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Youth Employment

Supporting career pathways for young people in Viet Nam’s green economy

Young people are central to Viet Nam’s green transition. With adequate guidance, training, and other labour market support, they can access green jobs and help shape a more environmentally sustainable economy and society.

The ILO, through its Vision Zero Fund, joins forces with Nike Inc. to launch Commuting Safety Challenge for garment factories

Informality

ILO report spotlights innovative approaches to tackle informality in Asia and the Pacific

From digital tools to integrated policy reforms, new ILO findings highlight innovative strategies across the region aimed at promoting formal employment and protecting the rights of 1.3 billion informal workers.

Global Accelerator

Asia-Pacific Global Accelerator Policy Forum calls for major scale-up of strategies and financing to deliver skills, decent jobs and...

Government, employer and worker representatives from six pathfinder countries gather in Cambodia to shape priorities to drive skills development, employment growth and universal social protection.

Skills development

Training of trainers (ToT) on digital design skills using 3D design software for textile and garment educators and training providers

ILO Viet Nam, in collaboration with VITAS, takes another step forward in advancing digital skills in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector, with CLO Virtual Fashion Company joining this initiative.

Skills development

Empowering women in Viet Nam's textile and garment industry: The importance of training, skills development, and gender equality

Women dominate employment across most occupational groups in the manufacturing industry in Viet Nam, yet the share of women in management positions remains low.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Women breaking barriers: Nhung rises as consultant in male-dominated manufacturing

News

Paving the path: towards a responsible and sustainable electronics value chain in Asia

Electronics Industry and Trade Union Leaders Unite for Cross-Country Dialogue on Responsible Business and Decent Work in Asia.

Skills development

ILO and national partners launch two key reports towards a sector skills strategy for Viet Nam’s textile and garment industry

The launch of two joint reports by the ILO and the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) on 28 February 2025 marks a significant milestone to identify priority skills needs, actions, and recommendations in the textile and garment sector...

A collaborative approach to unlocking growth drivers for sustainable productivity in Viet Nam

Policymakers, businesses, and international partners unite at the National Forum on Unlocking Drivers for Labour Productivity, to address key constraints and seize new opportunities for inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

Informal economy

Education and training among reasons female informal workers in Viet Nam are vulnerable

Female informal workers in Viet Nam are more vulnerable than men and have more difficulty to find formal employment because of their age, education, and family burden.

Occupational safety and health

Growing together on the path to sustainable coffee farming in Viet Nam

In the heart of Viet Nam’s coffee-growing region, smallholder farmers work tirelessly to cultivate one of the world’s most beloved crops. But it’s not just the coffee plants that need nurturing—farmers are learning, through programmes led by the ILO...

Social health protection

ILO report urges action to close social health protection gaps for persons with disabilities in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic...

Despite progress made in expanding social health protection, people with disabilities continue to lack adequate coverage.

Labour migration

Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers

European Union-funded initiative concludes its second phase, delivering significant progress towards decent work in the blue economy.

ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office

Kaori Nakamura-Osaka serves as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization’s Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Regional Skills Webinar Series

Global experts highlight growing need for core skills amid labour market and demographic shifts

ILO Regional Skills Webinar Series gathers over 120 participants from 30 countries to discuss integrating core skills into education and training systems for inclusive employment and skills-driven growth.

Social dialogue

Harnessing social dialogue for Viet Nam’s sustainable future

How can social dialogue pave the way for inclusive growth and sustainable development? An event in Hanoi brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss and share the ILO’s latest report and relevance to Viet Nam’s context.

Skills development

Leveraging skills for a better future in the textile and garment industry

A seminar at Hanoi Industrial Textile Garment University (HTU), supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), piqued the interest of students and lecturers by providing invaluable insights into the dynamic job market needs of Viet Nam's...

News

ILO strengthens capacity of South-East Asia policymakers to deliver evidence-based solutions for labour market challenges

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launches an intensive training course designed to address the growing need for evidence-based policymaking in South-East Asia.

Multi-sector assessment highlights recovery needs from Typhoon Yagi for employment, livelihoods and social protection

The Viet Nam Multi-Sector Assessment (VMSA) reveals the devastating impacts of Typhoon Yagi on millions of workers and communities. With the ILO co-leading efforts on employment, livelihoods, and social protection, the assessment provides an...