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Occupational safety and health
Ensuring a safe, healthy and child-labour-free work in production and the supply chain
In Viet Nam’s booming coffee and agricultural industries, safe and healthy working conditions and the prevention of child labour are more crucial than ever. A recent training initiative, led by the ILO and the Dak Nong Cooperative Alliance empowered...
Labour migration
Language training for better access and inclusion for migrant workers in Thailand
Tailored Thai language training underscore the importance of supporting migrant workers in overcoming language barriers—a critical factor in ensuring fair and dignified working conditions for all.
Social protection
A strengthened social protection system will boost climate resilience in Viet Nam
Viet Nam has made considerable progress in building and expanding its social protection system, a critical asset as the nation faces mounting challenges from climate change. The recent launch of the "World Social Protection Report 2024-2026" in...
Forced labour
Tackling Forced Labour in Indonesia’s Fishery and Palm Oil Sectors
ILO Indonesia hosted a crucial refresher workshop in Bandung on 2-3 October 2024 to strengthen the understanding of forced labour among government representatives, employers, and workers' organizations.
Informal economy
Limited incentives hinder household businesses in Viet Nam from registering
Many household businesses in Viet Nam are not interested in shifting to the formal sector,missing an opportunity for expansion, due to shortcomings in their legal status.
Employment
Pilot survey in Viet Nam: A promising start in defining digital platform employment
The pilot survey in Viet Nam provides new insights in defining the conceptual and measurement framework of digital platform employment, both in Viet Nam and other countries
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.
Brochure
10 questions: Migrant fishers
This postcard aims to offer migrant fishers key guiding questions to help them gather essential information before starting their job at sea.
Labour migration
EU-ILO joint visit highlights progress in labour rights for Indonesian fishers in Central Java
The joint visit to Central Java highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government of Indonesia, the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour protection in the fishing industry.
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.
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.
News
First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR
The Lao Employment Business Association has been established to represent private employment agencies in Lao PDR, marking a significant step forward in enhancing responsible business practices and social dialogue.
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia
Better protection needed for Cambodian migrant workers in the fishing and seafood industries
A ground-breaking report by the International Labour Organization provides recommendations for enhancing the legal protections of Cambodian migrant fishers and seafood processing workers in line with international standards.
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia
Cambodia’s labour migration governance framework: A comparative analysis with international labour standards for recruitment, work in...
This comparative legal analysis was conducted to support Cambodia in strengthening its labour migration governance framework, in line with international labour standards.
News item
New Migrant Worker Resource Centre supports safer migration for Indonesian migrant fishers
The centre in Tegal, Central Java Province will empower migrant fishers, helping reduce the risks of exploitation and trafficking in persons.
Press release
EU supports ILO and partners to empower community leaders to ensure safe migration of Filipino fishers
Outreach effort leverages church network across the country to help convey the practical realities of work in fishing.
Occupational safety and health in fishing sector
First aid skills offer a lifeline to fishers at sea
ILO's EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme is collaborating with NGO Stella Maris to give fishers in Thai fleet life-saving skills for safer maritime journeys.
Labour migration
Essential contribution of Lao migrant workers recognized on International Migrants Day
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and International Labour Organization celebrate the important role of Lao migrant workers in advancing development of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Opinion editorial
Indonesian migrant workers' precariousness in sea-based sectors
An opinion editorial by Mi Zhou, Chief Technical Advisor of the ILO Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia programme, published by the Antara News on 18 December.