Labour Conference Yields 90 Agreements Affecting Millions
January 29, 2026 | 16:05
The international gathering wrapped its third edition with ninety agreements expected to impact over six million workers, addressing employment rights and labour mobility.
EuroCham seeks solutions to work permits
May 27, 2025 | 17:48
EuroCham submitted a letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs on May 26 offering recommendations to a draft decree for work permits for foreign professionals.
Employers facing challenges in filling positions
February 09, 2025 | 09:17
Nearly four in five employers in Asia-Pacific are struggling to find skilled talent, according to the ManpowerGroup's latest Talent Shortage Survey.
Labour market equipped to take its next major leap
January 08, 2025 | 16:40
Businesses are maintaining their labour growth, with more market regulation development expected over the next 12 months.
Nghe An boasts workforce potential for industrial growth
December 25, 2024 | 08:30
As Vietnam’s economic landscape evolves, Nghe An province stands out as an emerging industrial hotspot.
Apple suppliers reinforce footprint with Vietnam plans
October 17, 2024 | 15:45
Several major suppliers of Apple are expanding their investment footprint in Vietnam, leading to a rise in demand for labour recruitment.
AI revolution will bring about significant changes in society
July 27, 2024 | 08:00
In light of the rapid growth of the use of AI across industries, Kenddrick Chan, senior policy analyst from the Tony Blair Institute, shed light on the possibilities in Vietnam’s labour market in the AI era with VIR’s Hoang Minh.
Compliance remains thorny issue for labour policies
June 21, 2024 | 14:52
Shortcomings in legal policies on trade unions and other labour organisations are causing some difficulties for businesses during implementation.
Reduced working hours must go hand-in-hand with improved productivity
June 11, 2024 | 11:28
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), the sole representative of Vietnamese worker's interests and unified trade union organisation in the country, has for the second time this year called on the Government to reduce the weekly working hours for the private sector workers from 48 to 44, and eventually to 40 hours per week.
Slovenian expert highly values cooperation potential with Vietnam
June 07, 2024 | 11:14
Vietnam and Slovenia have great potential to enhance cooperation across multiple domains such as labour, tourism, logistics, and import and export of agricultural products, former General Director of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (CCIS) Ales Cantarutti has said.
Nagano prefecture wants to receive more Vietnamese workers: official
May 10, 2024 | 09:56
Chairman of the Nagano prefectural council Nishizawa Masataka said on May 9 that the Japanese prefecture wants to receive more Vietnamese guest workers and apprentices in the coming time.
Drastic moves vital for labour capacity
December 01, 2023 | 16:09
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
November 10, 2023 | 15:49
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
November 01, 2023 | 16:27
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
September 29, 2023 | 11:01
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.
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