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Hoi An Tourism Information Centre opens, highlighting ILO-UNESCO partnership

23 June 2013

A new tourism information centre in Viet Nam’s ancient town of Hoi An was open to tourists on 22 June as a result of the partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ILO).
Community-based tourism brings additional income to Quang Nam ethnic groups

23 June 2013

Two villages of Co Tu ethnic group in the western mountainous part of Quang Nam Province on 23 June inaugurated their community-based tourism services with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Upper-level coordination helps trade unions return to workers

17 May 2013

The active involvement of an upper-level trade union (công đoàn cấp trên cơ sở) in collective bargaining process over wage issues has helped prevent wild-cat strikes and paved the way for better industrial relations at enterprises in the southern industrial province of Binh Duong.

Good teachers vital to ensure right to education

24 April 2013

Good teachers play a big role in getting every child into school and meeting the deadline for the Education for All goals in 1,000 days.
New employment pattern offers opportunities but can be a two-edged sword

22 April 2013

Viet Nam’s labour market will see some significant changes when the amended Labour Code takes effect in May, recognizing the practice of labour dispatch, where workers are employed by one company and ”dispatched” to work in another company, as a new pattern of employment. Chief Technical Advisor on Industrial Relations of ILO Viet Nam, Yoon Youngmo, analyzes the issue.

It’s time to improve work safety

15 March 2013

Viet Nam is lagging behind many other countries, including most of its neighbours, in occupational safety and health, said Vice Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Bui Hong Linh. According to the ministry, 606 workers died in work-related accidents last year in Viet Nam, almost 10 per cent increase against 2011.
My Son community-based tourism village opens to tourists

14 March 2013

A new community-based tourism village near the World Cultural Heritage My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam officially opens its service to tourists today. This is part of the project Strengthening of Inland Tourism in Quang Nam between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Quang Nam Province, which is contributing to the promotion of pro-poor tourism in Viet Nam.

Dialogue and compromise essential to settle labour disputes in ASEAN countries

28 February 2013

Consensus will be required between workers and employers to address the sensitive issues of employment contracts and reduce labour disputes throughout Southeast Asia, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said. The recommendation was the highlight of a two-day regional workshop on industrial relations organized on 27-28 February in Hanoi by the ILO, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the ASEAN Secretariat and funded by ILO/Japan Multi-bilateral Programme.
The world we want: migrant workers need support

06 February 2013

Future migrant workers expect more administrative and financial support to go abroad while returning migrant workers hope Viet Nam will soon become as developed as the countries where they used to work. The recommendations were among the major findings during the International Labour Organization consultations with migrant workers last January in Ha Noi. The events were part of the One UN consultation process for the post-2015 development agenda.

ILO staff awarded Commemorative Medal by Viet Nam’s trade union

18 January 2013

ILO Programme Officer Nguyen Hoang Ha was awarded Commemorative Medal for “Cause of Building Trade Union Movement” by President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, Dang Ngoc Tung, on 18 January.

Viet Nam needs practical guidance to protect domestic workers

19 December 2012

Viet Nam has made a good start in the area of domestic workers by its coverage in the amended Labour Code but specific circumstances of this group require more detailed guidance to make the new law doable, the ILO has said.

Young rural people need employment supports

27 November 2012

Young rural people, who are often left behind in education and training, need supports to get access to quality jobs. A forum organized by the International Labour Organization in the northern province of Phu Tho on 26 November listens to the voice of this important group and delivers their messages to policy-makers.
Women should be better protected at workplaces

14 November 2012

The amended Labour Code is expected as a major step forward in promoting gender equality, particularly protecting women from sexual harassment at workplaces, but it is not enough to make female workers happy.

Asian-European labour ministers commit to fostering employment with focus on young people

26 October 2012

Labour ministers from Asian and European countries agreed on the need for policies to foster employment and create decent jobs amid the global credit crunch, stated the Hanoi Declaration on Employment and Social Protection – a Key to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.
Priority should be given to addressing job prospects deterioration: ILO Asia-Pacific Director

25 October 2012

Viet Nam ratifies the ILO Convention No.122 on Employment Policy- a significant step forward.

22 June 2012
ILSSA-OECD-ILO-Hans Siedel Foundation event

11 June 2012

The ILO co-organised a workshop on Social Cohesion together with the Institute of Labour, Science and Social Affairs (ILSSA), the OECD, and the Hans Siedel Foundation in 30 May 2012. The event was chaired by Viceminister of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Mr. Nguyen Trong Dam

Launching Ceremony of the project on “Occupational Safety and Health in hazardous industries in Viet Nam” and National Workshop on “Strengthening OSH in hazardous industries in Viet Nam”

29 May 2012

The ILO Country Office for Viet Nam and Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) are launching the project on “Occupational Safety and Health in hazardous work in Vietnam – RAS/12/50M/JPN” and organizing a National Workshop on “Strengthening OSH in hazardous industries in Vietnam” on 12 June, 2012 in Hanoi under the approval of the Vietnamese Government dated 17 Feb 2012 and MOLISA’s Decision No. 601/QD/-LDTBXH dated 17th May 2012.
DWCP 2012-2016 Signing Ceremony

25 May 2012

The Government of Viet Nam, the workers’ and employers’ organizations and the ILO signed the new Decent Work Country Program 2012-2016 on 24 May 2012.