Việt Nam and Japan agree to boost tourism co-operation Việt Nam has called for stronger investment from Japan, including in medium- and small-sized enterprises in tourism, education and trade as the country eyes growth in the ‘green’ industry.

Labour convention ratification expected to boost development ILO Director of the Department of Partnerships and Field Support, Rie Vejs-Kjeldgaard, talks to Việt Nam News about Việt Nam’s efforts in ratifying ILO conventions.  

Deputy PM receives Cuban minister Việt Nam is willing to share experience in national construction and development with Cuba to help the country realise its reform targets, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has said.

IMF, ILO pledge further support for Việt Nam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to work with and assist Việt Nam in policy consultancy and capacity improvement, the IMF’s newly-accredited Resident Representative in Việt Nam Francois Painchaud has said.

More companies adopt human rights commitments All major lead firms in the garment, footwear and electronics industries in Việt Nam have adopted a policy commitment on human rights and ethical issues, a baseline study on the “Implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the Garment, Footwear and Electronics Supply Chains in Việt Nam” has found.

National action month on gender equality begins

The national action month on gender equality, with the theme of preventing violence and abuse against women and girls, was launched on Wednesday in the southern province of Cần Thơ.

City services help enterprises find labourers

HCM City now has 15 public employment service centres and 82 companies providing services to help enterprises find workers.

 

Việt Nam, ManpowerGroup sign agreement to upskill Vietnamese workforce

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and ManpowerGroup have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prepare the Vietnamese workforce for the digital age.

Reforms to ensure social insurance key pillar in social security system

 Reforming social insurance policies is aimed at ensuring social insurance is truly a key pillar in the social security system and to gradually expand its coverage for all people, according to a resolution of the Party Central Committee.

Children at risk of child labour in natural disasters

Việt Nam is one of the countries hardest hit by climate change. As disasters destroy livelihoods, children may give up school to work for their families’ survival.