The Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a decree allowing public agencies and units to sign fixed-term labour contracts with those working outside the sector, opening up a fresh path to reform.

As the World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12, Vietnam has affirmed its strong commitment to eliminating child labour in all forms, particularly the hazardous and exploitative labour that robs their right to a fulfilling childhood.

VOV.VN - As many as 61,631 Vietnamese workers went abroad to work during the first five months of 2025, representing 47.4% of the yearly plan, according to the Department of Overseas Labour Management (DOLAB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Mexico - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group has been instrumental in advancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, as well as broader ties across various potential fields, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai.

VOV.VN - A job bazaar featuring the participation of more than 20 Japanese enterprises was held on May 22 at Dong A University in the central city of Da Nang, serving as a key recruitment event for Japanese companies seeking Vietnamese labourers.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Israel to bolster cooperation and provide support for Vietnam in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and start-up development, while affirming Vietnam’s readiness to offer complementary strengths in human resources.

Vietnam’s tourism sector continues to face a significant shortage of skilled labour, both in terms of quantity and quality, posing a serious challenge to its sustainable development, according to industry insiders.

An initiative aimed at enhancing access to international employment opportunities for young Vietnamese has been launched at the Bac Ninh Industrial College in the northern province of Bac Ninh, under the banner of a career-orientation-bus programme.

VOV.VN - During the five-day holiday from April 30 to May 4, traffic police across Vietnam handled more than 9,000 cases of alcohol-related violations, as the National Traffic Safety Committee reported a total of 268 traffic accidents nationwide, leaving 128 people dead and 203 injured.

Vietnam’s labour market has made significant strides, growing in scale and quality as it embraces modernisation, sustainability, and deeper global integration, driven by proactive government policies.