Tag: employment
Virtual job fair links Vietnamese with Japanese employers
A virtual job fair was held on March 27 with a view to connecting Vietnamese job seekers in Japan with local employers.
HCM City: Coronavirus -hit workers to receive free vocational training
Workers in Ho Chi Minh City who were laid off or had their hours cut as a result of COVID-19 will have the opportunity to attend free vocational training courses under a new programme initiative, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal Federation of Labour Pham Chi Tam.
Economic census launched nationwide
VOV.VN - The General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) launched the 2021 Economic Census nationwide on March 1 with the primary aim of providing an assessment of the nation’s socio-economic development, thereby helping the Party and State to make further development plans and policies.
Gov’t issues new rules on foreign workers in Vietnam
The Government recently issued Decree No. 152 featuring regulations on foreigners working in Vietnam and the recruitment and management of Vietnamese working for foreign organisations and individuals in the country.
11th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference held online
The 11th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference was held virtually on December 17 by the Ministry of Labour Invalids and Social Affairs and the ASEAN Services Employees Trade Union Council (ASETUC).
HCM City project supports disadvantaged children
Children in social sponsoring centres who are in special circumstances and may fall into special situations will receive support to access and exercise their rights under a project launched on November 21.
Digital employment training program for disabled people launched
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Will to Live Center and the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam jointly launched a digital employment training program for persons with disabilities co-existing with COVID-19, through which students will develop digital skills to be able to take up digital employment opportunities.
HCM City generates 90,800 new jobs so far this year
Some 90,800 new jobs have been created in Ho Chi Minh City so far this year, accounting for 67.3% of the annual plan, the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has reported.
Vietnam shares COVID-19 response experience at G20 meeting
VOV.VN - A Vietnamese Minister on September 10 introduced practical measures the government has taken to cushion the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting.
Workers could become the biggest beneficiaries of EVFTA
VOV.VN - The Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to have a positive impact on employment and social welfare.
