Vietnam labor ministry proposes second Covid-19 credit package worth US$800 million
This package would follow the first financial relief one worth VND62 trillion (US$2.7 billion), which was rolled out in April to provide financial aid for up to 20 million people.
16:34, 2020/08/03
Covid-19 may hurt up to 5 million workers in Vietnam in Q3
In the worst-case scenario, the number of workers losing their jobs could increase by 60,000 – 70,000 per month.
15:34, 2020/07/15
Two thirds of Vietnamese married women suffer domestic violence: Study
Violence against women in Vietnam remains very much hidden and more actions must be taken to change the situation.
19:03, 2020/06/03
Covid-19 hits over 5 million workers in Vietnam
Nearly 86% of Vietnamese enterprises have been affected by the pandemic.
15:38, 2020/05/21
Time is ripe for Vietnam to join Abolition of Forced Labor Convention
Vietnam’s participation in Convention 105 will contribute to the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of international integration.
16:52, 2020/03/23
Vietnam labor ministry sees up to 1.32 million workers affected by Covid-19 in Q1
Workers in the fields of manufacturing and processing, transportation, logistics and tourism are the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
16:36, 2020/02/25
Vietnam plans to bring citizens in S.Korea home amid Covid-19 outbreak
Vietnam is preparing for the repatriation of its citizens if the situation in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan (China) worsens.
12:49, 2020/02/14
322 enterprises in Vietnam suspend operation on Covid-19
Nearly 9,000 workers in 22 provinces/cities are affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, in which over 1,000 in the fields of catering services and accommodation have lost their jobs.
11:25, 2020/01/14
Vietnam, Japan sign 12 deals, agreeing to receive more Vietnamese workers
Japan becomes one of favorite markets for Vietnam's workers thanks to high salary, safe working environment, and relaxed working rules.
17:51, 2019/12/04
Vietnam’s labor market remains grey area of reform effort
The progress of reform in the labor market remains slow, in some cases, new laws are causing difficulties for enterprises, instead of simplifying business conditions, said an expert.