Of the total, 7,061 were women, making up around 19%.

Japan remained the top destination, receiving over 18,930 workers, followed by Taiwan (China) with 11,076 and the Republic of Korea (RoK) with more than 4,140.

Vietnam has set a target of sending 130,000 workers abroad under labour contracts in 2025.

Currently, 505 enterprises are authorised to provide overseas employment services for Vietnamese workers.

In 2024, a total of 158,588 workers were sent abroad for employment.

For 2025, authorities aim to maintain and strengthen traditional overseas labour markets, while expanding into high-income destinations that match the skills and qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

Enterprises will be encouraged to proactively develop labour sources and enhance vocational and language training to better prepare workers before departure.

All workers must undergo orientation sessions covering customs, traditions and legal regulations of their host countries.

At the same time, efforts will be stepped up to protect workers’ legal rights and interests while also providing job counselling and employment support for those returning to Vietnam.

Vietnamese workers abroad remit home US$4 billion annually

VOV.VN - More than 700,000 Vietnamese workers are currently employed abroad under contract, earning stable incomes and sending significant remittances worth approximately US$3.5–4 billion per year to the homeland, said the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA).