Job opportunities in Japan's health sector A total of 240 workers will be chosen for working abroad in Japan this year, the Department of Overseas Labour (DoLAB) under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) declared on Wednesday.

Reducing working time in compliance with modern trend: VGCL The Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has requested the drafters of the revised Labour Code maintain the proposal to cut working time from 48 hours per week to 44 hours per week.

MoLISA revokes licenses of two labour export companies The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has revoked the licenses of two labour export companies for failing to meet labour export requirements.

Việt Nam, ILO co-operate for decent work Deputy PM Đam confirmed Việt Nam and ILO had co-operated to conduct the ideals of the ILO’s founders and late President Hồ Chí Minh on social justice, sustainable work, peace and happiness for all.

Ministers questioned over expressway projects and social networks

All 15 cabinet ministers and leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ, Transport Minister Nguyễn Văn Thể and Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng had to take the hot seat.

Most labour strikes occur at FDI enterprises: report

More than 80 per cent of strikes in the first half of 2019 occurred at FDI enterprises, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.

Families need more help to stay above poverty line: Deputy PM

The gap between the rich and the poor in Việt Nam has been widening.

Press plays important role in protecting children The press plays an important role in informing child affairs, so journalists should be equipped with more knowledge and skills in order to both work more effectively and protect children's rights.

Average income of workers increases while unemployment rate drops: report The total average income from all jobs of wage earners increased in the first quarter of this year, while the unemployment rate dropped significantly during the period, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

More than 280,000 people receive unemployment allowance A total of 280,084 people have received unemployment allowance so far this year, and more than 13,600 people were supported with vocational training.