All news: Viet Nam

Social health protection

Building bridges for health: Lao People's Democratic Republic learns from Viet Nam's universal health insurance success

ILO’s study visit strengthens social protection systems in Lao People's Democratic Republic as the country aims to expand and sustain universal health coverage

Interview

When businesses operate efficiently with high levels of productivity, workers can earn more by working fewer hours

As per World Bank data, Viet Nam's labour productivity stands at US$ 2,400, significantly lower than competing markets in Asia, and only one-third and one-tenth of labour productivity levels in Malaysia and Singapore, respectively.

Informal economy

New ILO report highlights pervasive informality in the Viet Nam wood industry

A majority of workers in the wood industry, a major export sector for Viet Nam, are employed informally sometimes within formal enterprises due to inadequate compliance measures and other factors.

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact but countries most impacted by the climate crisis are the least...

Governments must do more to utilize universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and achieve a just transition, according to a new ILO report.

Disability inclusion and South-South Cooperation

Disability inclusion a high priority for public employment services in South-East Asia

Good practices to prioritize disability inclusion in public employment services discussed by government representatives from around South-East Asia.

Informal economy

Coffee farmers in Viet Nam face a wide range of risks and vulnerabilities

Due to widespread informality, coffee farmers in Viet Nam face various risks and vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for enhanced cooperation across the sector’s value chain.

Informal economy

Simple registration and tax incentives are key measures to drive formalization

Simplified registration, provision of tax incentives and extension of social insurance are among successful measures for fostering formalization in other countries that Viet Nam could learn from.

Skills development

Training course enhances skills in 3D design software for textile and garment educators

ILO Viet Nam, in collaboration with VITAS and C.S.P Co., Ltd., recently organized a training course to introduce 3D design technology to educators in the textile and garment sector. The program equipped 19 lecturers with skills in using Style3D...

Remedy blueprint

6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific

Forum focusses on bridging gaps and accelerating access to remedy; sessions can be followed in person or virtually.

Labour in fisheries

Towards decent work for fishers in Viet Nam’s blue economy

A recent workshop convened by the ILO and the Viet Nam Institute of Fisheries and Planning identified key challenges and shared recommendations to improve the working conditions of fishers.

Cooperatives

Viet Nam issues decree on registration of pre-cooperatives, cooperatives, and cooperative unions

On 19 July 2024, Viet Nam promulgated a decree that establishes regulations for the registration of pre-cooperatives, cooperatives, cooperative unions, and cooperative development support funds.

Labour migration

Assessing needs to improve migrant worker protection: ILO mission visits Thanh Hoa

A recent ILO mission to Thanh Hoa province, a key source of migrant workers for Japan, helped gather vital information for a project improving access to remedy for Southeast Asian workers in Japan.

Social protection

Viet Nam's amended Social Insurance Law: a step towards universal coverage

New amendments to the Social Insurance Law bring strong positive contributions to social insurance coverage and adequacy in Viet Nam. Pension integration, extended legal coverage and lump sum withdrawals are some of the key issues tackled by the Law...

News

Social and solidarity economy critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific

Policymakers, workers' and employers' organizations and practitioners across Asia and the Pacific are leveraging the social and solidarity economy toward sustainable development in the region.

ILO holds discussion on pathways to strengthen the social and solidarity economy in Viet Nam

The workshop was held in hybrid format, in Hanoi and online, to review the findings of the draft ILO study on the Social and Solidarity Economy in Viet Nam.

Decarbonisation is a new priority for Viet Nam's wood processing industry

Vietnamese wood processing enterprises are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable practices. With support from the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Viet Nam team, efforts are underway to enhance awareness and promote...

Child labour

Thien An school: Keeping kids in class and out of early work

Through a combination of educational support, awareness raising, and social support, the ILO ENHANCE project is supporting a primary school in Ho Chi Minh City to empower students to stay in school and achieve their dreams.

APESO 2024

Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges

The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.

Media Advisory

The International Labour Organization (ILO) to release a new report “Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 - Promoting decent...

Child labour

From grief to hope: Supporting families and their children post-pandemic

The relentless wave of COVID-19 swept through Ho Chi Minh City, turning two mothers into single parents, struggling to make ends meet and to raise their children. The ILO’s ENHANCE project have offered such families the support to rediscover hope...