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Why high-tech talent will define Vietnam’s growth

February 02, 2026 | 10:47

Why high-tech talent will define Vietnam’s growth Having the talent and skills is imperative for Vietnam to rise up and meet its developmental goals.

Vietnam urged to shore up supply-chain resilience amid global uncertainty

December 10, 2025 | 18:47

A new report calls on Vietnam to bolster supply-chain resilience and promote more inclusive, decent work as global trade risks intensify.

New ILO report offers policy recommendations for disability inclusion

December 04, 2025 | 15:18

A new ILO assessment highlights policies to advance inclusion and sustainable employment for persons with disabilities nationwide.

ILO in Vietnam welcomes new leadership

November 14, 2025 | 17:56

The ILO Country Office for Vietnam is now under the leadership of Sinwon Park, who arrived in Hanoi in November to take up her assignment as country director.

What are the new drivers of productivity for Vietnam?

December 19, 2023 | 09:00

Building on the momentum of the newly adopted National Programme for Improvement of Labour Productivity in early November, the Ministry of Science and Technology took action with a National Productivity Forum in Hanoi on December 12.

ILO praises Vietnam's efforts in promoting decent work in supply chains

October 18, 2023 | 10:37

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) applauded Vietnam's efforts in collaborating with the agency in the field of labour statistics and implementing the Decent Work Country Programme at an international seminar in Geneva on October 16.

Lifelong learning and better adaptability: key to job transition

June 19, 2023 | 11:09

A talk show themed “New Opportunities in the Job Transition” was held by VIR on June 16 at its headquarters in Hanoi.

Highlighting worker health and safety

April 25, 2023 | 16:18

Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, the International Labour Organization’s regional director for Asia and the Pacific, explains why making safe and healthy working environments is a fundamental right for workers

ILO and Vietnam agree on new employment cooperation framework

March 29, 2023 | 08:00

The new document sets the framework for cooperation between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Vietnam’s Tripartite Constituents until 2026.

ILO welcomes new Labour Code

January 04, 2021 | 09:06

Hanoi - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has welcomed the new rights of workers and employers in Vietnam from January 1 as the revised Labour Code adopted in 2019 takes effect.

Provisions now in place via EVFTA for Vietnamese labour advances

August 04, 2020 | 11:44

Although the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement may greatly benefit businesses from both sides, they must first abide by labour and social standards set out in the deal to reap the various advantages.

NA ratifies Vietnam’s membership of ILO convention against forced labour

June 08, 2020 | 11:55

The 14th National Asembly (NA) adopted a resolution ratifying Vietnam’s membership of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, with 94.82 percent of votes during the ongoing ninth sitting on June 8.

Legislature to vote on resolutions ratifying EVFTA, EVIPA

June 08, 2020 | 11:34

The National Assembly started the second phase of the ninth session in Hanoi on June 8, with lawmakers scheduled to vote on resolutions ratifying the European Union (EU)-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

Entry to ILO Convention on Abolition of Forced Labour significant for Vietnam: NA

April 28, 2020 | 19:57

Vietnam’s entry to the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (Convention 105) is essential and significant in political, socio-economic, and legal aspects as the country steps up its international integration and industrialisation and modernisation, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 44th session heard on April 28.

Vietnam and ILO celebrate 100 year journey for social justice

August 28, 2019 | 10:39

The ILO celebrated its 100th anniversary with the theme “Shared ideals of Ho Chi Minh and ILO – towards decent work for all” with MoLISA, VGCL, VCCI, and VCA.