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Vietnam's younger population shrinking

Vietnam's younger population shrinking

The proportion of young people in Vietnam's population fell from 23% in 2020 to 20.9% late last year, putting the country at risk of a labor shortage.
Over 97,000 workers sent abroad in eight months

Over 97,000 workers sent abroad in eight months

Vietnam sent 97,234 workers abroad in the first eight months of 2023, equivalent to over 88% of the year's target, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs reported.
August 31, 2023 | 04:00 am PT
ILO, China join hands to enhance employment policymaking in Southeast Asia

ILO, China join hands to enhance employment policymaking in Southeast Asia

The International Labor Organization (ILO) and China have launched a project to promote cooperation with Southeast Asian countries in public employment services and entrepreneurship development.
July 26, 2023 | 02:19 am PT
Layoffs hit textile-garment workers hardest

Layoffs hit textile-garment workers hardest

Textile and garment workers make up most workers discharged in the first five months of the year due to difficult economic conditions.
June 5, 2023 | 02:30 am PT
Vietnamese guest workers left to fend for themselves after returning home

Vietnamese guest workers left to fend for themselves after returning home

A few months ago I reunited with Nguyen Van Phuong, a former student of mine, in Phu Quoc.
May 22, 2023 | 04:31 am PT
10% of young Vietnamese unemployed

10% of young Vietnamese unemployed

One in 10 young people is unemployed and the risk of losing a job for young workers is three times higher than that of older laborers, the government has reported.
May 6, 2023 | 10:00 pm PT
Workers have no regrets leaving HCMC for jobs in hometowns

Workers have no regrets leaving HCMC for jobs in hometowns

With the ongoing layoff among factories in Ho Chi Minh City, many migrant workers have chosen to return home to be with their children and save themselves from high living costs.
May 5, 2023 | 08:06 pm PT
Time to prioritize justice for workers

Time to prioritize justice for workers

May 1 is widely known as Labor Day, a day when we celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. It is a moment for pride, celebration and hope.
April 30, 2023 | 05:31 pm PT
95% laborers return to work in HCMC after Tet holiday

95% laborers return to work in HCMC after Tet holiday

Companies that resumed operations on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) after the Tet holiday report that 95% of their laborers have returned to work.
January 28, 2023 | 02:29 am PT
Current minimum wage falls short of workers' minimum needs

Current minimum wage falls short of workers' minimum needs

That the cost of living rises every year is obvious. Do companies have to adjust workers' salaries for inflation every year? The answer is obvious, again.
October 10, 2022 | 07:31 pm PT
HCMC pays support money to 95,300 workers affected by Covid

HCMC pays support money to 95,300 workers affected by Covid

HCMC Social Insurance has paid 95,300 people nearly VND266 billion ($11.34 million) from a support package for workers affected financially by Covid-19.
August 18, 2022 | 08:18 pm PT
Usurious loan sharks harass factories after workers default

Usurious loan sharks harass factories after workers default

Predatory loan sharks are harassing HCMC-based employers of workers who've defaulted on payments, threatening destructive action against their business as well as relatives.
July 24, 2022 | 04:46 pm PT
Japan, S Korea pay Vietnamese workers up to $1,400 - 1,800 per month

Japan, S Korea pay Vietnamese workers up to $1,400 - 1,800 per month

Japan and South Korea are among markets hosting most Vietnamese workers, with the highest income of around $1,400 and $1,800 per month.
July 23, 2022 | 03:00 am PT
Workplace accidents highest in labor intensive industry grouping

Workplace accidents highest in labor intensive industry grouping

The grouping of textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries accounted for most occupational accidents in Vietnam last year, according to the labor ministry.
April 8, 2022 | 07:13 pm PT
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