Vietnam women’s e-commerce leadership ratio second highest in Southeast Asia
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Forty-six percent of e-commerce business leaders in Vietnam are women, the second-highest in Southeast Asia, according to a survey.
The survey has been conducted in Hong Kong and six Southeast Asia countries by market research company iPrice Group.
This figure was lower than that of Hong Kong (55 percent) but higher than that of Thailand (44 percent), the Philippines (39 percent) and three other Southeast Asian countries, showed the survey.
Vietnam’s figure has improved from 37 percent in 2018.
In Southeast Asia, however, there is still a gender gap in top positions. Only 31 percent of women have C-level roles – executive levels such as CEO or chief financial officer (CFO).
In the vice president position, just 38 percent are women.
Overall, there is a 40-60 disparity between women and men when it comes to being in positions of power.
“Given centuries of gender inequality and women taking time off for child-rearing, the disparity isn’t as wide as we may have assumed,” the iPrice report said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific roles are included when the article refers to e-commerce business leaders?
Which specific roles are included when the article refers to e-commerce business leaders?
The article does not specify the exact roles included in the 'e-commerce business leaders' category. It later defines C-level roles as executive positions like CEO or CFO, and also mentions vice president positions separately.
Q.How does Vietnam's e-commerce leadership ratio for women compare to the Southeast Asian average?
How does Vietnam's e-commerce leadership ratio for women compare to the Southeast Asian average?
The article states that Vietnam's ratio of 46 percent is the second highest in Southeast Asia, but it does not provide an overall average for the region for comparison. It only lists individual country figures.
Q.What is the source of the data used in this report about women in e-commerce leadership?
What is the source of the data used in this report about women in e-commerce leadership?
The data comes from a survey conducted by market research company iPrice Group. The survey was carried out in Hong Kong and six countries within Southeast Asia.
Q.Has the proportion of women in e-commerce leadership roles in Vietnam been increasing over time?
Has the proportion of women in e-commerce leadership roles in Vietnam been increasing over time?
Yes, Vietnam's figure has improved from 37 percent in 2018 to the current 46 percent. This indicates an increase in the proportion of women in these leadership positions.
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