All news: Viet Nam

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.

Skills development

Path ahead for Mutual Recognition of Skills in ASEAN mapped out

Importance of continuing efforts to facilitate free flow of skilled workers within the region discussed.

Skills development

Korea showcases TVET digitalization to South-East Asian counterparts

ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports study visit as part of efforts to support digital transformation of ASEAN TVET systems.

Youth employment in ASEAN

ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth

Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.

Clearer legal status will allow household businesses to thrive

Consultation workshops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City gather ideas and opinions for the draft Decree on household business.

Sustainable supply chains

EU and UN agencies join forces to address root causes of child labour

A new EU-funded action will tackle the root causes of child labour in supply chains, focusing primarily on coffee and leveraging existing efforts on cobalt. Under the leadership of the ILO, the project will be jointly implemented with FAO and...

The Viet Nam National Assembly adopted the 2023 Cooperative Law at its 5th Session on 20 June 2023

The 2023 Cooperative Law of Viet Nam will replace the 2012 Cooperative Law which had made a positive impact on the development, organization and operation of cooperatives but also revealed some barriers to the development of cooperatives due to...

Raising awareness on the social and solidarity economy in Viet Nam

On August 31st the ILO organized a brown bag meeting to inform UN agencies on the ILC and UN Resolutions concerning the social and solidarity economy and the regional project.

ILO organizes kick-off meeting for the social and solidarity economy in Asia project in Viet Nam

The ILO organized a kick-off national advisory committee meeting for Viet Nam as part of the social and solidarity economy in Asia project – phase 2.

Skills development

ILO, UNDP launch programme to empower youth with leadership and green skills for the future

ILO joined UNDP in Viet Nam in launching the Youth Leaders Incubator Programme (YLIP) 2023 and a TOT bootcamp for 63 young leaders from all regions of the country on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Skills, and Green Jobs and...

10 years of the National Wage Council

Marking a decade of the National Wage Council, ILO commits to working together with social partners to advance social justice and promote decent work through setting adequate wages.

Skills development

A more sustainable textiles and garment sector for Viet Nam

A recent seminar in Hanoi provided the opportunity to share the challenges and opportunities facing Viet Nam’s textiles and garment sector, and to discuss strategies for developing the skills needed for a more sustainable future.

Youth employment

ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work

Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.

Employment policies

ILO and MOHRSS of China join hands to enhance South-South cooperation and employment policymaking in South-East Asia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China launch a project to promote South-South cooperation for full and high-quality employment in South-East Asia.

ILO COOP participates to the CIRIEC conference on Social Economy

The 9th CIRIEC International Research Conference on Social Economy, with the theme "Building Forward Better: Social and Solidarity Economy for a Peaceful and Fair World," was successfully held in Seoul, Korea, from July 4 to 6, 2023.

Official visit

ILO Director-General calls for balance between economic growth and decent employment on his first official visit to Viet Nam

During his two-day trip, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, held talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, senior Vietnamese officials, government ministers and workers’ and employers’...

Better Work

President of National Council of Switzerland visits Better Work Viet Nam participating factory in Hai Duong province

The Swiss delegation visited the factory in Hai Duong province to better understand the impacts of the programme on the factory floor and discuss how the factory balances green initiatives with labour standard compliance.

Towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains event

ILO Director-General makes first official visit to Viet Nam

During his two-day visit, he will meet with the Prime Minister of Viet Nam, Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman, Vuong Dinh Hue as well as with leading Vietnamese authorities and social partners.

Asia-Pacific labour market insights

More than one in four workers in South-East Asia employed in global supply chains

International Labour Organization Working Paper highlights scale of South-East Asian labour market engagement in global supply chains as well as need for strengthened policy and enhanced skills development to maximise decent work benefits.