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Social protection
Building stronger labour journalism to inform Viet Nam's future of work
An ILO initiative is strengthening journalists’ capacity to report on labour, wages and social protection, supporting more informed public dialogue as Viet Nam’s world of work continues to evolve.
Responsible electronics
ILO and Viet Nam's commerce chamber launch initiative to advance responsible business practices in electronics sector
New 2026–27 programme brings together up to 50 electronics suppliers nationwide for training, peer learning, and multi-stakeholder dialogue
Responsible electronics
ILO launches survey on responsible labour practices in Viet Nam’s electronics sector
A nationwide survey is being conducted to better understand labour practices in Viet Nam’s electronics sector.
Voices of Action - Child labour
Tourism boom exposes child labour risks in Viet Nam’s northern highlands
Children from ethnic minority communities like 13-year-old Phang Ca work on perilous trails popularized by adventure tourism to help support their families.
Social protection
From protection to empowerment: Social security and inclusion of persons with disabilities
From being denied access to school as a blind child to standing before policymakers as a university student, Vu Thi Hai Anh’s journey shows how inclusive social protection can turn exclusion into empowerment when barriers are removed.
Child labour
Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour
When what seems normal can still carry child labour risks.
Child labour
Viet Nam marks 25 years of action to eliminate the worst forms of child labour
Viet Nam today commemorates 25 years since ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour - a landmark commitment to protect children from exploitation and uphold their rights.
Social protection
Viet Nam leads progress on disability-inclusive social protection among lower-middle-income countries
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, the ILO and partners launched a new report highlighting Viet Nam’s progress and remaining gaps in disability-inclusive social protection.
Ship to Shore
List of contractors and grant beneficiaries – Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme (2020–2024)
This document provides a public record of all contractors and grant beneficiaries under the EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme (2020–2024) for contracts and grants above EUR 15,000.
Migrant fishers
Fishers brace for climate change hazards
Rising tides and changing weather make it harder for fishers to face risks at sea, highlighting the need for safety and health at work and anticipatory action to protect their lives and livelihoods.
Informal economy
Education and training among reasons female informal workers in Viet Nam are vulnerable
Female informal workers in Viet Nam are more vulnerable than men and have more difficulty to find formal employment because of their age, education, and family burden.
Occupational safety and health
Growing together on the path to sustainable coffee farming in Viet Nam
In the heart of Viet Nam’s coffee-growing region, smallholder farmers work tirelessly to cultivate one of the world’s most beloved crops. But it’s not just the coffee plants that need nurturing—farmers are learning, through programmes led by the ILO...
Labour migration
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers
European Union-funded initiative concludes its second phase, delivering significant progress towards decent work in the blue economy.
Indonesia improves its ministerial coordination to better protect fishers working onboard fishing vessels
The Ministry of Manpower and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, with support from the ILO, signed two collaboration agreements on strengthening the recruitment mechanism and joint inspection in Indonesia’s fishing industry.
ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia Programme extends its programme in Indonesia for another four years
The ILO’s Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia Programme organizes its last NPAC meeting and announces a programme extension for another four years.
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...
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...
Informal economy
Diagnostic of informality in the Cambodian cashew nut industry
This study seeks to profile the informal economy within the Cambodian cashew nut industry. It aims to unveil the extent and composition of the informal economy while identifying key factors—labour-related, production-related,...
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...