Abstract: In Vietnam, the number of persons with disabilities constitutes a significant proportion of the total population. The unemployment rate among women with disabilities is particularly high. Access to employment for women with disabilities is a social problem that needs to be addressed due to its long-term effects on individuals, their families, and their communities. This paper describes the characteristics of women with disabilities in My Tho City, Tien Giang Province before examining vocational training programs designed for individuals with disabilities and explores the pathways through which women with disabilities in this locality can access employment. In addition to secondary sources, this study collected primary data in 2022 through 33 semi-structured in-depth interviews with women with disabilities, representatives of local government from Ward 5, Ward 6, Dao Thanh and My Phong, a representative of the Women’s Union, and a representative of Department of Labor, Invalid, and Social Affairs from within the city. Based on the research results, the paper offers several recommendations to enhance employment opportunities for this group, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Received 25th July 2024; Revised 25th August 2024; Accepted 7th October 2024KeywordsUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals; Women with Disability; Employment; Vocational Training.

AbstractThe collective living quarters, referred to as Khu tập thể in Vietnamese, a familiar phrase used by Hanoians, is connected with periods of subsidy and is an unforgettable memory that is part of the lives of many families, who were officers and civil servants working in the State sector. Thanh Cong quarter is one of the most prominent areas in Hanoi with upgraded design, constructions, and landscape compared to other collective living quarters in the city. It is seen as a completed living area offering a fully functioning lifestyle for its community. Thanh Cong quarter underwent a lot of changes under the transition to a socialist oriented economy in Vietnam in the late 1980s. The original design of the collective living quarters was not suitable for private businesses, which led to the encroachment on public spaces. As a result, the quarter could not avoid impacts on the appearances and daily routines of residents. Step-by-step changes were a common phenomenon within all collective living quarters from this period.Received 15th June 2024; Revised 5th September 2024; Accepted 5th October 2024KeywordsThanh Cong Quarters; Collective Living Quarter; Public Spaces; Subsidy; Encroachment.

Volume 10 Number 5 is the second English issue of 2024 with 7 research articles in comparative linguistics, teaching methods, Oriental studies, sociology, anthropology and scientific journal evaluation. Thi-Nham Le provided valuable insights into the processes of language and literacy development among children from minority groups and examine patterns of language acquisition within school-age populations in bilingual communities in East and Southeast Asia. Ta Thi Thanh Hien focused on some common pronunciation errors that English for Specific Purposes students made when speaking English. Trieu Huy Ha examined the present status and srategies to improve the quality of Vietnamese academic publications in the fields of social sciences and humanities. Pham Thi Thanh Huyen discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Cham in Ninh Thuan, the role of faith agents in responding to the unprecedented health crisis, and the way they maintained their faith and kept the spirit of traditions and religions alive during a difficult time. Duong Quynh Thu delved into the current state of socialization among children from Vietnamese-Korean multicultural families residing in Vietnam and attending a Korean International School. Nguyen Nu Nguyet Anh and Nguyen Thi Phuong Uyen described the characteristics of women with disabilities in My Tho City, Tien Giang Province and examined vocational training programs designed for individuals with disabilities and explores the pathways through which women with disabilities in this locality can access employment. Last but not least, Duong Tat Thanh looked into the changes in the public spaces at Thanh Cong Living Quarter in Hanoi.