Malaysia to recruit large number of foreign workers in three sub-sectors
October 04, 2023 | 13:00
Applications for the recruitment of foreign workers for barbershops and the textile and goldsmithery sub-sectors will open on October 10, according to Malaysian Minister of Human Resources V. Sivakumar.
High-quality overseas labour keen on Vietnam shift
September 07, 2023 | 21:00
Vietnam’s promising economic factors could lead to more foreign workers and overseas Vietnamese entering the country to live and work.
Local workers suffer from salary imbalance
July 06, 2023 | 09:31
While Vietnam’s high-quality labour market has experienced significant growth and development in recent years, there has also been a widening income disparity between domestic and foreign workers, particularly in aviation.
Hopes for better working conditions for migrant workers
June 23, 2023 | 18:50
The chief of mission at the IOM discusses policies that support skills development and improve working conditions for migrant workers.
Japan and Vietnam underline rules on workers abroad
April 26, 2023 | 18:00
Policies to support and protect the rights of workers abroad is a contentious issue. Pham Viet Huong, deputy director of the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs told VIR’s Tra My about the latest points in human resource development cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
Foreigners craving SI streamlining
April 07, 2022 | 13:19
Three months into full mandatory social security contribution, foreign workers remain uncertain about its benefits. However, stakeholders are working towards a more refined system.
93,000 foreigners currently have work permits in Vietnam
January 24, 2022 | 11:34
There are currently more than 93,000 foreigners with work permits in Vietnam, according to data from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Japan, RoK, Taiwan welcome back Vietnamese guest workers
November 17, 2021 | 19:45
Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan (China) have announced their plans to resume the reception of Vietnamese labourers from November as many foreign labour markets have reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic is basically controlled.
Indonesia sets conditions for foreign workers
February 23, 2021 | 15:10
Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially issued Government Regulation (PP) No. 34/2021 regarding the use of foreign labourers (TKA).
Malaysia sets tighter control on housing conditions for foreign workers
February 12, 2021 | 17:00
Malaysia’s Federal Territories Ministry will make it compulsory for every employer to provide details about accommodation for foreign workers being hired in order to obtain the development order approval.
Borders reopen to welcome essential overseas experts 2
July 14, 2020 | 08:00
Thousands of foreign workers will be allowed to enter the country as the Vietnamese government is moving to ease entry restrictions following the containment of the coronavirus.
Malaysia: Palm-oil industry urges gov’t to let foreign workers return
June 29, 2020 | 08:00
Owners of palm plantations in Malaysia have urged the government to let foreign workers return.
Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Vietnam
December 31, 2019 | 10:30
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi will begin his visit to four Southeast Asian nations of Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia on January 5.
PM Phuc welcomes Japan’s new visa program
June 28, 2019 | 10:33
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Japanese reporters that he welcomes Japan’s new visa program for foreign workers, saying it is a promising area for more cooperation.
New social insurance policy’s early success
March 29, 2019 | 16:54
After its first three months of implementation, the fresh decree outlining compulsory insurance for foreign workers has produced satisfying results, despite the sizeable difficulties in its path...
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