Gov’t considering unprecedented US$2.6b support package for Vietnamese hit by COVID-19

The Vietnamese Government is poised to adopt a US$2.6 billion relief package to help those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic that has waged devastation on the economy.

New rules to protect workers Employers who mistreat their staff could face fines of up to VNĐ75 million (US$3,234) under a new government decree to boost workers’ rights.

A warning for Vietnamese illegal migrant workers Nguyễn Gia Liêm, Deputy Director of the Department of Overseas Labour, under the Ministry of Invalids and Social Affairs, talks to the Thời báo Kinh tế Việt Nam (Việt Nam Economic Time) on the issue of illegal migrant workers

Sad memories come to light

Horrific things happened fifty-one years ago in Mỹ Lai Village. During the war, many villagers were killed. Helicopters and soldiers brought gunfire. People fled and hid while others were not lucky enough to get away.

Mỹ Lai Massacre survivors remember horrific tragedy

Two children on a trail between rice fields that were photographed by US Army photographer Ronald L Haeberle were later identified as survivors of the massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company.

Hải Phòng FC ordered to pat $200,000 to former player

Hải Phòng FC have been ordered to pay a former player VNĐ5 billion (US$200,000), or face a transfer ban.

Revised labour code still have rooms to discuss Government needs to take a close look at working hours, wages, productivity and unemployment before making any decision on expanding overtime hours.

Thailand to receive Vietnamese workers in construction and fishing

The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Thai Ministry of Labour have reached an agreement on sending guest workers to Thailand to work in the construction and fishing sectors.

Craft villages struggle as young workers leave

Craft villages face a shortage of labour as young workers tend to leave their hometowns, seeking city jobs rather than staying and doing traditional work.

Responsible employers stabilise labour market

Vũ Quang Thọ, director of the Trade Unions Institute under the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour, talks to the newspaper Nông Thôn Ngày Nay (Countryside Today) on what measures employers should take to retain their workers.