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Skills development

ILO's STED methodology fosters dialogue on skills needs in Viet Nam’s garment and textile sector

The International Labour Organization's (ILO) Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) programme is proving to be a valuable tool for discussing and anticipating skills needs in Viet Nam's vital garment and textile sector.

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...

Child labour

Potatoes and perseverance

With resources and training on cultivating high-quality organic potatoes, a cancer survivor and mother is planting the seeds of hope for her three children’s future.

COOP Champions

Jonathan Ngoc Nguyen, Programme Officer at ILO Country Office in Ha Noi

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

ILO joins discussion on cooperative economy and cooperatives in Viet Nam

The ILO Country Office for Viet Nam participated in the annual Cooperative Economy and Cooperatives Forum 2024, highlighting the role of cooperatives in contributing to the transition to the formal economy and expanding social protection to advance...

Social protection

New training package equips Viet Nam Women Union to advocate for more gender-responsive social protection policies

Gaps in Viet Nam's social protection exist, placing women at a disadvantage. The ILO and Viet Nam Women Union’s new online training package equips union workers at the central and grassroots level to fight for policies that ensure equal security for...

Global accelerator

Viet Nam strongly committed to become a pathfinder country of the Global accelerator

New resolution showcases a clear will of Viet Nam to become a pathfinder country of the Global accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

High level event

Viet Nam Prime Minister meets ILO Director-General

Key labour and employment issues discussed include Viet Nam’s continued commitment to ratifying international labour standards and cooperation with the ILO.

Labour relations

Promotion of sound industrial relations in Viet Nam

Conference in coastal city of Hai Phong assesses progress in on-going projects to promote sound and harmonious industrial relations in Viet Nam.

WESO Trends 2024

Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns, says ILO report

Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise in 2024, and growing inequalities and stagnant productivity are causes for concern, according to the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook:...

Social security

ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes

Workshop highlights best practices and lessons learned in implementing Employment Injury and Insurance Schemes.

ILO speaks for migrant workers’ rights at Vietnam’s first national labour forum held abroad in Tokyo

Labour relations

ILO committed to working with Viet Nam on the development of mediation and arbitration services and the modernisation of labour inspection

The US Department of Labor and the ILO collaborate with the Vietnamese authorities in enhancing the capacity of labour inspection system and strengthening the effectiveness of the labour dispute prevention and resolution system of Viet Nam.

Skill development

Lifelong learning vital for workers and businesses to navigate Asia's skills landscape evolution

Skills experts from across Asia make case for continuous learning in order to keep ahead of momentous changes taking place in workplaces.

Entry from Vietnamese author grabs prize at 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Sen Nguyen, a journalist from Viet Nam, has been named among the winners of the 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration. Sen’s story “Risk, rewards and remittances in Vietnam's Nghe An province” for Al Jazeera was among the four...

International Migrants Day

Winners of 2023 ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration announced

The winning entries are examples of balanced and ethical reporting on migrant workers and labour migration that also help to address stereotypes and misconceptions.

ILO joins the UN in Viet Nam in welcoming the country’s new resolution on renewing and enhancing the quality of social policies

Resolution 42 outlines a strategic direction for establishing a comprehensive social policy framework in Viet Nam, aiming for universal coverage in social protection and increased integration between social protection branches and employment...

Safe and Fair project

Realizing women migrant workers’ rights in ASEAN region – main outcomes

At an InfoPoint organized by the European Commission, the ILO presented key results of the Safe and Fair project, which is part of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative and implemented across ten countries in Southeast Asia.

Social security

Actuarial capacity of social security institutions boosted in Asia and the Pacific

Regional actuarial valuation training builds skills and management capacity for social security institutions in the region to support evidence-based policy making.

Social protection

Unlocking the potential of digitalization for inclusive social protection in Asia and the Pacific

Opportunities and challenges offered by digitalization of social protection systems highlighted at major event.