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International labour standards

ILO welcomes Viet Nam's vote to ratify ILO fundamental convention on collective bargaining

All of the deputies present at the National Assembly session on 14 June voted yes to the ratification of ILO Convention 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining.

RSCA in Action

The ‘mutual language’ of labour standards to guide businesses in Asia toward decent work, greater competitiveness and increasing market...

A Training of Trainers seminar in Bangkok sees regional experts learning new ways to spread the word on the responsible business agenda

Our impact, Their voices

Closing the retirement gender gap in Viet Nam

Women in Viet Nam spend fewer years working, have lower pensions, yet live longer. To counter the problems brought by this retirement gender gap, the ILO is helping Viet Nam bring its labour laws closer to international labour standards.

Partnership

ILO, German development agency join hands to promote vocational training, green growth in Viet Nam

ILO Viet Nam and the Germany Agency for International Co-operation have agreed to join forces to provide more effective support to the Vietnamese Government in the areas of mutual interests.

Trade union

Students learn about Viet Nam’s union history and ILO

A public event to celebrate 90 years of Viet Nam’s Trade Union and 100 years of ILO attracted the country’s top union leaders and hundreds of students.

Employment Promotion

Viet Nam takes action to promote labour rights of persons with disabilities

Viet Nam is now the 84th ILO Member State to ratify Convention No. 159

Fair trade

Labour chapter important to EU-Viet Nam free trade deal

Viet Nam has made major steps towards the ratification of ILO fundamental conventions and in revising the Labour Code, which shows the country’s good wills and effective efforts to sign and ratify EVFTA.

International labour standards

Lawmakers agree Viet Nam should join ILO convention on collective bargaining

The dossier for the ratification of Convention 98 has been submitted by the State President to the National Assembly for its upcoming sitting this May.

Opening speech by ILO Viet Nam Director at consultation workshop on ratification of ILO Convention 98

ILO Viet Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee, delivers the opening remarks at the consultation workshop entitled “Proposal for Submission of Ratification of ILO Convention 98” on 3 May 2019 in Ha Long City.

Our impact, Their voices

Making safety and health at work a priority for the benefits of all

The wide reaching benefits of SCORE Training Safety & Health at Work explained in a successful case study in Viet Nam..

Future of Work

Higher-skilled labour force necessary for Viet Nam’s further economic development

On the occasion of Labour Day, ILO Viet Nam Labour Economist, Valentina Barcucci, shares her thoughts on how Viet Nam’s labour market has changed and needs to be modernized.

Enterprise development

ILO expands support to the wood-processing industry to northern Viet Nam

The industry is growing quickly in the North with a lot of demand from factories for assistance to become more competitive.

ILO’s presentation at the 2nd ICA-AP Cooperative Registrars’ Forum

The Director of the ILO Country Office for Viet Nam participated in the 2nd International Co-operative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) Cooperative Registrars’ Forum held in Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam to present ILO’s work on statistics of...

OSH Campaign

Towards improved OSH data collection and analysis in ASEAN

Indonesia hosted the 6th ASEAN OSHNET: OSH Data Collection and Analysis, aimed to improve policies for reporting occupational accidents and employment injury insurance in ASEAN.

Labour migration

ILO welcomes Joint Statement of the ASEAN Trade Union Council and the ASEAN Confederation of Employers

On 4 to 5 April 2019, the ASEAN Trade Union Council (ATUC) and the ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE) held its second Joint Dialogue on labour migration in Manila, The Philippines, supported by the ILO.

Labour research

Winners named for labour research contest

The competition helps Viet Nam’s academic community improve research capacity on labour issues with a focus on industrial relations.

Compliance

Viet Nam launches labour inspection campaign to promote sustainable woodwork industry development

There are numerous challenges in labour law compliance in this sector, notably in overtime, labour contracts, unemployment benefits, occupational safety and health, and social insurance.

International Labour Standards

Viet Nam to ratify ILO Convention on employment for workers with disabilities

The country continues to align its legal framework with international labour standards to protect vulnerable workers' groups.

Work safety

Competition promotes awareness of work safety among youngsters

Prizes include gifts and recognition from the ILO, including a trip to the United Nations Green House in Hanoi.

Industrial relations

ILO Viet Nam leader joins Politburo Member Truong Thi Mai on Hai Phong’s visit

This is one of Viet Nam’s localities with recorded progresses in establishing trade unions and improving industrial relations.