Drastic moves vital for labour capacity

Drastic moves vital for labour capacity

The government is being urged to find ways to improve the country’s labour productivity, which is a large condition for attracting more high-quality investment, which is now on a downtrend.
HCM City to organise 10 job transaction floors

HCM City to organise 10 job transaction floors

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs plans to organise ten job transaction floors in the coming time with some to be held online to connect job seekers and employers amidst increasing unemployment in the city.
Thailand reduces visa, stay fees for workers from SE Asia

Thailand reduces visa, stay fees for workers from SE Asia

Thailand's Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Gap must be narrowed in nation’s labour productivity

Gap must be narrowed in nation’s labour productivity

There looks to be plenty of space to enhance labour productivity in Vietnam so that it can become a major driving force for its economic growth.
Agricultural businesses in dire need of workers

Agricultural businesses in dire need of workers

Difficulty in recruiting workers, including both unskilled and trained workers, has led to labour shortages for many agricultural enterprises
Czech Republic looks to recruit Vietnamese workers

Czech Republic looks to recruit Vietnamese workers

The Czech Republic needs to attract foreign workers, including those from Vietnam and the Philippines, said Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Marian Jurecka.
HCM City’s H2 positive growth scenario requires 155,000-165,000 jobs

HCM City’s H2 positive growth scenario requires 155,000-165,000 jobs

If the global economy and Vietnamese one grow positively in the second half of this year, Ho Chi Minh City’s labour market will need 155,000-165,000 more jobs, according to the Centre of Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labour Market Information (FALMI) under the Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Labour, Valids and Social Affairs.
Transitional support the key to protect the labour force

Transitional support the key to protect the labour force

The bleak job market and the growing number of job losses in the first half of this year has posed a challenge in supporting workers to transition into sustainable employment.
Investment and new labour tie-ups lead UAE negotiations

Investment and new labour tie-ups lead UAE negotiations

An upcoming economic cooperation deal between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates will help both economies to beef up investment flows and trade ties.
Labour market’s growth an opportunity for improving social welfare

Labour market’s growth an opportunity for improving social welfare

The capital city of Hanoi’s labour market has seen positive developments after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, presenting a ‘golden opportunity’ for the sustainable development and expansion of the social insurance system.
Worker protection required after spate of lay-offs persists

Worker protection required after spate of lay-offs persists

With the labour and employment market entering choppy waters in the last months of the year, social stability could be threatened if policymakers do not address the issue, experts say.
SABECO teams up with the government to help workers enjoy Lunar New Year

SABECO teams up with the government to help workers enjoy Lunar New Year

As Vietnam's traditional festival known as Tet draws near, Bia Saigon has joined hands with the government to ensure workers enjoy a happier Lunar New Year.
Ensuring employment security and skills development in digital age

Ensuring employment security and skills development in digital age

Experts gathered at a workshop on November 8 to discuss labour market trends in Vietnam, with digital skills and employment issues being the main focus.
Facing the biggest HR challenges in 2022

Facing the biggest HR challenges in 2022

Son Nguyen, country operations manager at ManpowerGroup Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy about some of the human resources issues in the country.
Tackling the severe labour shortages in tourism

Tackling the severe labour shortages in tourism

Staffing the tourism industry in Vietnam remains an acute challenge as the players involved continue to get to grips with the reopening of the world this year.
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