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Youth employment

From awareness to action: Enhanced capacity for Vietnamese youth for decent work and green jobs

More than 200 young people strengthened their knowledge and skills on decent work, green jobs and behaviour change communication through a dynamic training series.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

Photo contest: "Mosaics of Work"

On the occasion of Viet Nam National Youth Day (26/03) and World day for safety and health at work 2026 (SAFEDAY2026), the Vision Zero Fund in Viet Nam collaborates with Youth Network to host an online photo contest.

Youth employment

How young people in Viet Nam are building pathways to decent work

Three young Vietnamese navigate barriers to decent work and find their footing through the support of Viet Nam Youth Network for Decent Work and Green Jobs, supported by the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme.

After the typhoons: Embedding employment and resilience in Viet Nam’s disaster recovery systems

When back-to-back typhoons devastated northern and central Viet Nam, the ILO worked alongside farmers, cooperative workers, and local governments to help communities recover - and to prepare for the next typhoon.

Labour migration

Survey highlights challenging conditions faced by migrant workers in Asia’s fishing and seafood processing industries

A ground-breaking ILO report highlights systemic nature of labour rights challenges and need for continued efforts to ensure decent work in South-East Asia’s blue economy.

Voices of Action - Child labour

Tourism boom exposes child labour risks in Viet Nam’s northern highlands

Children from ethnic minority communities like 13-year-old Phang Ca work on perilous trails popularized by adventure tourism to help support their families.

Social protection

From protection to empowerment: Social security and inclusion of persons with disabilities

From being denied access to school as a blind child to standing before policymakers as a university student, Vu Thi Hai Anh’s journey shows how inclusive social protection can turn exclusion into empowerment when barriers are removed.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

ILO welcomes Swiss mission, highlighting progress on productivity and decent work in Viet Nam

High-level delegation of Swiss Government, employers and workers reviews ILO-supported initiatives linking productivity growth with improved working conditions.

Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

Designed for a wide audience, the guide promotes shared understanding of fundamental rights at work across supply chains.

Child labour

Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour

When what seems normal can still carry child labour risks.

Child labour

Viet Nam marks 25 years of action to eliminate the worst forms of child labour

Viet Nam today commemorates 25 years since ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour - a landmark commitment to protect children from exploitation and uphold their rights.

ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice

The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...

Just transition

Just transition - a sustainable path for Viet Nam’s Paper and Pulp industry

While MSMEs face significant hurdles, from limited resources to evolving sustainability requirements, these obstacles also open the door for innovation, skills growth, and cleaner practices that can propel the industry toward a more competitive and...

Youth employment

Youth at the heart of the discussion on green transition: Turning potential into actions

Tripartite partners and young people discuss a draft research on green jobs and youth career development, contributing perspectives to strengthen policies and systems that support youth access to decent work and opportunities in Viet Nam’s green...

Youth Employment

ILO, Korea and tripartite partners join hands to amplify youth voice for decent work and green jobs in Viet Nam

ILO, its tripartite partners and Vietnamese youth join together for a dynamic dialogue on decent work and green jobs. This meaningful event is organized under the Integrated Youth Employment Programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of...

Occupational Safety and Health

How coffee farmers in Viet Nam are transforming compliance into a shield for Decent Work

Not only the bean, but safety and rights are essential ingredients for the resilience of their families and farms.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

When AI meets decent work: A productivity breakthrough from the factory floor

Insights from HITI’s real-world pilot under the ILO’s Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Productivity with purpose: Collaboration for a new era in Viet Nam

How ILO is supporting Viet Nam’s forward-looking employment promotion efforts.

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam explores resilient and inclusive path for jobs in trade and global supply chains

Amid rising global trade uncertainties, Viet Nam is experiencing a growing need to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of its global supply chains while ensuring that workers and enterprises can navigate future transitions.

Social protection

Viet Nam leads progress on disability-inclusive social protection among lower-middle-income countries

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, the ILO and partners launched a new report highlighting Viet Nam’s progress and remaining gaps in disability-inclusive social protection.