Labour sector reaches significant results in five years Việt Nam has created new jobs for more than eight million workers over the past five years and is one of 10 countries worldwide with the lowest unemployment rate.

Gov’t issues new rules on foreign workers in Việt Nam

The Government recently issued Decree No 152/2020/ND-CP featuring regulations on foreigners working in Vietnam and the recruitment and management of Vietnamese working for foreign organisations and individuals in the country.

ILO welcomes new Labour Code

The first important change is the expanded coverage of the Labour Code to those who work but without written employment contracts.

Workers in industrial zones face dual challenges amid pandemic Workers, especially in industrial zones, are encountering dual challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic: keeping their job in uncertain times while continuing to demand that their rights and entitlements remain protected, the deputy head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Việt Nam said.

Retirement age to increase starting 2021 From next year, the retirement age will be increased to 60 years and three months for men and 55 years and four months for women.

Ministry proposes code of Conduct for cyberspace Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said the Government is considering a proposal for a Code of Conduct for cyberspace in Việt Nam and will issue the code by the end of this year.

MoLISA loosens conditions for COVID-19 victims to access Government support package

Businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will likely have more opportunities to get access to the VNĐ62 trillion (US$2.6 billion) package, the first of its kind financed by the Government.

Việt Nam now needs to walk the talk on sexual harassment As with all legislation, the proof will be in its implementation and enforcement

Every job has its hardships and joys

Preschool teachers usually work about 10 hours a day, exceeding normal working hours.

It’s time to let labourers decide when they retire: expert The retirement age for male and female workers will be raised from the beginning of next year under the revised Labour Code which was approved by the National Assembly in November last year.