Chasing dreams is never easy. But for the women helping to engineer Vietnam’s future, chasing dreams has offered both challenge, and hard-earned reward.
Vietnam is a nation with a strong record of promoting gender equality, with one of the most engaged female labour forces in the world. Yet women persistently face challenges and as a nation we must come together to address.
At first glance, the Bahosi hospital in Myanmar may not catch your eye. It is humbly tucked away on a busy street corner in downtown Yangon, hidden among other offices and apartment buildings. Parts of its weathered façade are cracked and interwoven with vines, as the jungle fights to reclaim territory lost to the city.
But while the hospital may only boast fading paint on the outside, what it contains on the inside brings meaning to the classic phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Malaysia has come a long way from where it was to where it is today, with tremendous economic growth and infrastructure expansion. Since GE’s first office in Malaysia in 1975, we have seen Malaysia grow in every sector, from oil and gas to healthcare. GE is honoured to be able to support this nation’s infrastructure growth. In this video, Stuart Dean, CEO of GE ASEAN describes GE’s milestones, transforming with the nation in the last 40 years.
Like Bono, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney, Thailand’s Artiwara Kongmalai is a fellow RWC (Rocker with Compassion) who uses his star power to raise money for local communities in need.
As lead singer of Bodyslam - Thailand’s biggest rock band - Artiwara (nicknamed Toon) is renowned for his full-on, head-banging performances in concert halls, stadiums, and music festivals nationwide.