labour

Agricultural businesses in dire need of workers

August 04, 2023 | 15:47

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

July 21, 2023 | 09:37

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

July 05, 2023 | 17:37

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

June 15, 2023 | 16:23

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

June 12, 2023 | 10:00

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

February 06, 2023 | 10:45

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

December 30, 2022 | 16:29

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

December 07, 2022 | 12:14

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

November 09, 2022 | 09:00

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

October 10, 2022 | 12:14

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

October 04, 2022 | 18:00

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.

High-quality training programmes crucial for overseas working success

September 21, 2022 | 09:11

Despite sending 100,000 people to work abroad every year, the vast majority are unskilled. Deputy director of the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Gia Liem discussed the challenges of the labour export market and the search for a high-income market for workers with VIR’s Thai An.