All news: Viet Nam

Formalization

Asia-Pacific forum drives efforts to formalize informal economy, addresses climate impact on vulnerable workers

Regional stakeholders urge integrated strategies to promote decent work, emphasizing climate resilience and systemic change ahead of 2025 International Labour Conference discussions.

Skills development

Working group launches to boost skills and sustainability in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

With leadership from the Viet Nam Textile and Garment Association (VITAS) and support from the ILO, a new working group aims to foster stronger collaboration between enterprises and education and training providers, paving the way for innovation and...

Better Work celebrates 15 years in Viet Nam

Better Work Viet Nam celebrated 15 years of transforming workplaces with a ceremony in Hanoi, reflecting on its journey from four factories in 2009 to over 500 today. With nearly 800,000 workers impacted, the programme has become a cornerstone of...

Employment services and South-South Cooperation

China showcases effective public employment services strategies to South-East Asian officials

Study visit in Shanghai fosters knowledge exchange on employment services, technology integration and South-South Cooperation.

Occupational safety and health

Film screening initiates discussion on decent work for coffee and agricultural workers in Viet Nam

A documentary screening in Da Nang has spotlighted the unseen struggles and triumphs of coffee farmers. Hosted by the ILO’s Vision Zero Fund and the Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance, the event drew attention to the need for safer working conditions in...

Child labour

Workers join forces to prevent child labour: A call to action in Tien Giang

Child labour remains a pressing issue in Viet Nam, particularly in industrial zones where families face economic pressures. A recent forum in Tien Giang provided workers and employers with practical tools and inspiration to protect children from...

Vocational education and training

Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of counselling for vocational and education institutions in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

The labour shortage and growing demand for skilled workers pose significant challenges across sectors, including textiles and garment manufacturing. This highlights the need for reforms in vocational education to provide a workforce that meets...

Occupational safety and health

Ensuring a safe, healthy and child-labour-free work in production and the supply chain

In Viet Nam’s booming coffee and agricultural industries, safe and healthy working conditions and the prevention of child labour are more crucial than ever. A recent training initiative, led by the ILO and the Dak Nong Cooperative Alliance empowered...

Asia and the Pacific

ILO Regional Skills Webinar series kicks off looking at skills and the green transition

Experts from the EU, Singapore, and the ILO share strategies to equip Asia-Pacific's workforce for a green transition, fostering dialogue on skills development, just transition, and policy innovation in the region.

Fundamental principles and rights at work

New ILO project launched to promote compliance and sustainability of international labour standards in South-East Asia export sectors

The five-year project aims to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN to uphold compliance with international labour standards.

Social protection

A strengthened social protection system will boost climate resilience in Viet Nam

Viet Nam has made considerable progress in building and expanding its social protection system, a critical asset as the nation faces mounting challenges from climate change. The recent launch of the "World Social Protection Report 2024-2026" in...

Labour migration and disability inclusion

Migration and disability rights groups unite to tackle barriers in labour migration

ILO’s TRIANGLE in ASEAN programme organizes groundbreaking gender equality and disability inclusion trainings in five Asian countries, empowering stakeholders to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in labour migration.

Consultations help improve access to remedy for Indonesian migrant workers bound for Japan

Discussion with stakeholders in Jakarta and Cirebon contribute to a work plan to address challenges faced by migrant workers.

Migrant workers

ILO welcomes ASEAN steps to support migrant workers and prevent child labour

ASEAN leaders have agreed on important declarations regarding skills mobility for migrant workers and the prevention of child labour, and have also issued guidelines on the portability of social security benefits for migrant workers as well as the...

Social protection

New ILO report highlights urgent need for improved labour and social protection for domestic workers in ASEAN

Report calls for enhanced legislative reforms and comprehensive policies to address vulnerabilities and ensure equitable rights.

Asia Expert Roundtable on Unemployment Protection 2024

Regional meet seeks to strengthen unemployment protection schemes across Asia

Representatives from 15 Asian countries share insights and strategies to enhance social resilience and economic stability for workers in the region.

Social protection

Asia-Pacific achieves social protection milestone, yet challenges remain and new ones emerge with climate change

New ILO report highlights positive trend in regional social protection coverage, however uneven progress and financial sustainability issues, coupled with the need to address climate change impacts highlight the need for comprehensive system...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Strengthened collaboration needed to tackle labour market challenges in the digital age

The regional policy dialogue fostered a fruitful exchange of knowledge and good practices, thereby empowering policymakers and representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations, based on the principles of South-South Cooperation.

Informal economy

Limited incentives hinder household businesses in Viet Nam from registering

Many household businesses in Viet Nam are not interested in shifting to the formal sector,missing an opportunity for expansion, due to shortcomings in their legal status.

Employment

Pilot survey in Viet Nam: A promising start in defining digital platform employment

The pilot survey in Viet Nam provides new insights in defining the conceptual and measurement framework of digital platform employment, both in Viet Nam and other countries