All news: Viet Nam

ILO holds third regional advisory committee to share updates on strengthening the social and solidarity economy in Asia project

The project’s national researchers and regional advisory committee members exchanged around the progress of the research on the social and solidarity economy in Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand, and Vietnam on 9 June 2023.

Social protection

Social protection systems made stronger through improved public finance management

Training event builds public finance management capacity of government, employers and workers representatives from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam.

Youth employment

Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth

Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.

Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector

The Joint Inspection Team will enhance the fishing industry and provide the better protection for workers in the fishing sector, particularly those who work on board fishing vessels.

Social protection

Viet Nam Women’s Union promotes gender-responsive social protection system across Viet Nam

ILO-Viet Nam Women’s Union collaboration sees trainers go nationwide to help women better understand their rights and benefits under the social protection system.

Migrant workers

ILO welcomes ASEAN Declaration protecting migrant workers and families in crisis situations

The Declaration is an important step towards reducing vulnerability and enhancing welfare of migrant workers in the region.

ILO welcomes the ASEAN Declaration on Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers

The issuance of the ASEAN Declaration on Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers is in line with ILO’s work in Indonesia to strengthen and support the realization of decent working conditions for Indonesian fishers within the country and abroad.

Social security

Advocating for universal maternity coverage for Vietnamese women

Viet Nam provides generous maternity benefits, yet for many women they remain out of reach. Enhancing access would benefit women, families, businesses and the nation alike.

A just transition

Trade unions join efforts to green Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Viet Nam.

ILO SCORE helps SMEs to move towards a Circular Economy and Net-Zero

This month’s SCORE Global Trainer Network Webinar focused on knowledge sharing and promoting the new SCORE Training module.

Gender-based collective bargaining agreements better protect rights of woman workers

The ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia Programme promotes a gender-based collective bargaining negotiation and agreement to better protect the rights of woman workers in the seafood processing industry.

Decent Work Country Programme

ILO, Viet Nam agree on new cooperation framework in employment, social protection, and labour market governance

The document was endorsed by representatives of the Government, workers’ and employers’ organizations and the ILO on 28 March.

Workplace cooperation and industrial relations

Free advisory package offers electronic factories in Viet Nam support in improving workplace cooperation and industrial relations

Registration for the Programme opens until 10 April 2023.

ILO organizes orientation session to strengthen the understanding around the social and solidarity economy in Thailand and Vietnam

The ILO organized an orientation session to guide the national researchers in Thailand and Vietnam in undertaking mapping studies for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in Asia project.

A just transition

Trade unions support efforts to green Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members learn new skills to support a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

ILO and Viet Nam collaboration

ILO Director-General meets Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister

The ILO Director-General and the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister held talks about cooperation on key work issues, including decent work, social protection, and the transition from the informal economy to the formal economy.

ILO and Viet Nam collaboration

ILO, Viet Nam strengthen cooperation on jobs, labour and social protection

First visit to country by ILO Regional Director sees discussions on strengthening cooperation to help ensure decent work in Viet Nam.

ILO holds second regional advisory committee to share updates on strengthening the social and solidarity economy in Asia project

The project’s national researchers and regional advisory committee members exchanged around the progress of the research on the social and solidarity economy in Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Vietnam on 6 February 2023.

A just transition

Trade unions gain capacity to support Just Transition in Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members gain awareness and knowledge on how to support Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry as it moves towards a greener future.

Protection of Indonesian migrant workers should be included in the upcoming national development plan

The ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia Programme supports the two-day public dialogues to improve services and protection of Indonesian migrant workers. including Indonesian migrant fishers.