Labour export in agricultural: a golden chance for Vietnamese farmers

Vietnamese farmers have many opportunities to work abroad as Asian markets have growing demand for agricultural labourers. However, language proficiency, cultural differences and a lack of knowledge remain obstacles preventing Vietnamese farmers from integrating fully.

Japan's new labour visa policy to bring oppoturnity for Vietnamese workers

Việt Nam expects to send more workers to Japan and the workers could earn more in the country thanks to Japan’s new policy on specified skills visa.

Việt Nam wants to send more nurses abroad, but authorities urged caution The job offers opportunities for candidates to gain skills, high salaries and opportunities to stay, work and receive social welfare like native workers.

Labour ministry to recruit 4,000 Vietnamese to work in RoK

Nearly 4,000 Vietnamese labourers working in the manufacturing, construction and fishery sectors will be recruited to work in the Republic of Korea (RoK) under the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme.

Companies banned to send labourers abroad as massage staff

Labour-export companies might be banned from sending Vietnamese workers abroad for jobs considered dangerous.

Schools offer courses for overseas workers, students

Many colleges and universities are offering courses and college-level programmes in foreign languages, culture and academic subjects for students who plan to work abroad.

Illegal labourers given "grace period" in South Korea

Labourers are asked to return to Việt Nam when their contracts end. If they do return, they will have the chance to return to South Korea to work.

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.

City enlists UK help to improve vocational training quality

More than 100 vocational training establishments in HCM City got the chance to learn from British experts at a seminar held on October 4 in the city.

Japan’s open-door policy for foreign workers - a boon for Việt Nam1

With a rapidly aging population and declining fertility, Japan had to adopt a more open-door approach towards foreign workers to staff its labour-strapped industries, with Vietnamese workers among the fastest growing groups.