All news: Viet Nam

Future of work

Technology transforming industries critical for growth and jobs in ASEAN

A new study by the International Labour Organization’s Bureau for Employers’ Activities shows that the robot age is already a reality in ASEAN countries. More than 60 per cent of enterprises surveyed in the region see new technologies as a positive...

Industrial relations

Viet Nam’s first collective agreement among FDI companies signed in Hai Phong

The agreement is a significant example of genuine industrial relations in Viet Nam after decades when industrial relations were restricted to State regulations and the trade union was a socio-political organization taking care of workers’ marginal...

World Day against Child Labour

Ending child labour in supply chains is increasingly important in economic integration

“End child labour in supply chains – It’s everyone’s business!” is the focus of this year’s World Day against Child Labour (12 June).

Social protection

Extending social security coverage in Indonesia and ASEAN

The ILO with support from the Government of Japan will conduct a regional programme titled “Promoting and Building Social Protection in Asia (3rd phase; 2016-2018): Extending Social Security Coverage in ASEAN”, aimed to generate better knowledge and...

Informal economy

Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance, ILO join hands to facilitate the formalization of the informal economy

The two organizations sign an MoU to support the effective formulation and implementation of local strategies for promoting pro-poor employment, facilitating the transition to formality, inclusive economic development and sustainable business...

Trade union

Viet Nam’s trade unions set to reform for future industrial relations trends

Some local affiliated unions of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour have already made innovative attempts to organize workers and bargain collectively with employers in a new ‘bottom-up’ and worker centred manner.

Interview

Viet Nam can become a showcase for social justice

Ms Tomoko Nishimoto, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, shared some thoughts about her visit to Viet Nam on 20-24 April.

Media Award

Labour Newspaper, Voice of Viet Nam win top prize of 3rd Labour and Employment Media Award

Other media organizations honoured at the award include the Tuoi tre newspaper, Viet Nam News Agency, Dan Tri online newspaper, Ha Tinh newspaper, Lam Dong television and radio station and Cong an Nhan dan television channel.

Industrial Relations Forum

Viet Nam vows to reform industrial relations to fully reap integration benefits

The Government, trade unions and employers’ organizations issued a joint statement to affirm their commitment with ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Industrial Relations Forum

Tripartite Joint Statement on the renovation of Viet Nam’s industrial relations in the process of international integration

Joint Statement of Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs, Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, and Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Work safety

New project kicked off to improve occupational safety and health for young workers

Those aged 15-24 are more likely to become victims of occupational accidents and diseases due to their inadequate experience and awareness on safety and health at workplace.

Speech

Impacts of International Labour Standards from ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998) to the national business...

Speech by Dr Chang-Hee Lee, Director of the ILO Country Office for Viet Nam, at the Viet Nam Leadership Summit organized in HCMC on 8 April 2016

Forced labour

First guides prevent forced labour in Viet Nam’s garment supply chains

The manuals are expected to equip employers with essential understandings about what forced labour is and how to eliminate risks of forced labour in company operations and supply chains.

Labour rights

Entertainment workers to have their labour rights safeguarded

The Government is taking a new approach in protecting the labour-related rights of vulnerable workers in the entertainment industry.

Labour inspection

Labour inspection: sanctions or consultations for sustainable business development?

Labour inspectors are often seen only as law enforcers with warnings and sanctions. However, modern labour inspection approach emphasizes their advisory roles for prevention.

Campaign 2016

Labour inspection campaign promotes law compliance for safer construction sites

The 2016 Labour Inspection Campaign has kicked off today (21 March) with a focus on construction, the sector which has claimed the most lives of workers in occupational accidents in Viet Nam.

A new initiative

Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth through industrial relations in Indonesia

The InSIGHT Project aims to promote mechanisms and practical approaches that enable industries and workplaces to become drivers of sustainable and inclusive growth in the Asian region.

ILO and the press

Third year of media award for labour and employment launched

The Award calls for entries until 29 March 2016.

Collective bargaining

Multi-employer collective bargaining offers workers, employers new opportunities

The success of this agreement, the first one of its kind, can help Viet Nam successfully implement the Trans-Pacific Partnership obligations as a member state of the ILO.

Cross-border labour migration

New recruitment agency ranking released as migrant workers increase in number

The latest ranking of recruitment agencies has shown that the Code of Conduct for companies sending workers abroad is leading to improved standards.