More overtime, less happiness?

The issue of working hours was raised during discussions for the revised Labour Code. National Assembly deputies had opposing opinions with regards to reducing working hours.

Family Day on June 28 to be public holiday The labour ministry has proposed to make Vietnamese Family Day on June 28 a national holiday.

SoEs not ready for digitalisation A representative from Petro Vietnam said one reason for slow digitalisation among SoEs was their risk-averse nature.

Workers are the treasure of the nation Lê Đình Quang, deputy director of the Department of Labour Relations from the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour talks to the newspaper Hải Quan (Customs) on the importance of taking into account of the workers’ health in the up coming revised Labour Code

Seminar discusses ASEAN social work development Experts at the conference said human resources and financial challenges are hindering social work development in ASEAN countries.

Businesses concerned about overtime hour draft law

Businesses and experts are still concerned over the impact on production of overtime hours are not increased for seasonal jobs.

Overtime hours continue to heat lawmakers’ debate

Lawmakers at the ongoing National Assembly (NA) meeting on Wednesday are split over discussions about working time and overtime hours capping.

Revised Labour Code needs to promote rights of female labourers

The revised Labour Code is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval this month. However, major changes to the law are still under discussion in an attempt to ensure gender equality and enhance the development of female workers.

NA Vice Chairwoman meets IPU leader, Cuban counterpart

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tòng Thị Phóng had separate meetings with President of the International Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron and Vice President of the Cuban National Assembly Ana Maria Mari Machado on Tuesday.

NA deputies discuss overtime working

The National Assembly Committee of Social Affairs opened its plenary session in Hà Nội on Wednesday discussing the revised Labour Code.