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Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Viet Nam (Phase 2)

Providing farmers with the right skills means feeding the world

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in close coordination with Vietnam’s Directorate for Vocational Education and Training (DVET), under the framework of the Russian Federation funded project ‘Applying the G20 Training...

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Viet Nam (Phase 2)

Public-Private Partnerships: Business-TVET Collaboration for Developing and Improving Vocational Training Programmes in Viet Nam

Under the umbrella of the Russian Federation -funded project ‘Applying the G20 Training Strategy: A partnership of the ILO and the Russian Federation‘, Vietnam’s Directorate for Vocational Education and Training (DVET) organized a workshop on the...

Partnering in Asia

Promoting responsible supply chains in Asia

A new joint action by the European Union, the ILO and the OECD on responsible supply chains will promote corporate social responsibility (CSR)/responsible business conduct (RBC) with regard to decent work, environmental sustainability and respect...

Malaysian and Vietnamese trade unions to collaborate on protecting migrant workers’ rights

The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) and the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) have developed a Joint Plan of Action on increasing protection of Vietnamese migrant workers in Malaysia.

High-level event

Viet Nam’s Deputy Prime Minister meets ILO Director General

The two sides discussed key issues, including Viet Nam’s commitment to universal labour rights and ILO’s support for the country’s social insurance and wage reforms.

International Migrants Day

ILO/IOM: Labour rights and skills development key to improving outcomes of migration in South-East Asia

Against the backdrop of increasing migration among ASEAN countries, joint ILO/IOM report assesses changes in the lives of migrant workers from before to after their migration.

Policy issues

Viet Nam’s wage reform should be fundamental: Deputy Prime Minister

The high-level Government official appreciated ILO’s advice for wage reform, including the better alignment between grade, position and salary in the public sector and the role of collective bargaining in wage setting in the private sector.

Decent Work Country Programme

New framework sets ILO-Viet Nam cooperation in employment, social protection and labour market governance

The document was endorsed by representatives of the Government, workers and employers’ organizations and the ILO on 5 December.

COOP Champions

Sandra Yu, ILO DWT Bangkok

COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future...

Viet Nam’s social insurance reforms to be gradual, evidence-based

The expansion of health insurance in Viet Nam shows that extending social insurance coverage is possible.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Viet Nam (Phase 2)

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Viet Nam (Phase 2): 1st National Project Steering Committee meeting in Viet Nam

Viet Nam´s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) Directorate of Vocational and Educational Training to boost collaboration with the ILO, under the Russian Federation-funded project “Applying the G20 Training Strategy: A...

Business stories

High-level politician requests scaling up ILO’s programme models for wider impacts

Head of the Party Central Mass Mobilization Committee Truong Thi Mai visited factories under Better Work Viet Nam and SCORE Training, focusing on industrial relations issues.

Policy issues

Viet Nam to consider grade, position-based salaries in public sector while gradually reforming social insurance

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue consulted ILO Viet Nam on wage and social insurance policies on 8 November as part of the development of country’s reform.

Labour migration

Viet Nam tips regional forum on domestic workers issues

The 10th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour with the theme “Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers in ASEAN” coincides with the 6th anniversary of ILO’s Convention on Domestic Workers.

MNEs

Electronics business coalition kicked off to boost CSR in labour practices

The ultimate goal of the coalition is to contribute to more and better jobs while improving industrial relations in Viet Nam’s electronics sector.

Informality

Viet Nam’s 18 million non-agricultural workers are in informal employment

The country publishes its first informal employment figures.

Press and integration

Media plays critical role in ensuring fair gains of economic growth

A media workshop is organized to help Vietnamese labour journalists gain in-depth knowledge on industrial relations issues in economic integration.

SafeYouth@Work Media Competition

Future of Work

The future of work is coming – and we need to find a global solution

By Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Stefan Löfven*

Interview

Minimum wage, global supply chains and inclusive growth

ILO Viet Nam Country Director, Chang-Hee Lee, explains the impact minimum wage can have on the country's economy.