foreign workers

Thailand steps up crackdown on illegal foreign workers

October 09, 2024 | 16:08

Authorities of Thailand are ramping up the crackdown on foreigners illegally working in the country, with a campaign launched by the Ministry of Labour to inspect workplaces employing migrant workers nationwide.

Hanoi to ease socio-cultural sector concerns

August 20, 2024 | 10:28

Hanoi People's Committee held a dialogue conference to address obstacles for businesses in the socio-cultural sector on August 16.

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.