Tag: guest workers
Vietnam steps up measures to protect guest workers abroad
Vietnamese authorities have improved the legal framework, stepped up communication measures and promoted international co-operation to ensure labourers enjoy better rights when working abroad under contracts, a conference has heard.
Thai Private Sector Encouraged to Do Business with the United Nations
The Thai private sector has been encouraged to do business with the United Nations (UN), in line with the Government’s policy to revive and strengthen the Thai economy.
RoK offers visa extensions for VN guest workers through EPS scheme
VOV.VN - The Immigration Management Agency of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has announced plans to offer a 50-day automatic stay extension period for foreign migrant workers in accordance with the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme, reported the Department of Overseas Labour.
Another 350 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Japan, US
VOV.VN - More than 350 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the United States and Japan due to COVID-19 have been brought home safely by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.
350 Vietnamese citizens safely repatriated from Russia
VOV.VN - Nearly 350 Vietnamese citizens left stranded in Russia due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been safely repatriated by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.
New regulations for Vietnamese migrant workers in RoK
VOV.VN - A seminar was held on October 29 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), to disseminate new regulations relating to Vietnamese guest workers employed in the RoK under the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme.
Vietnam Airlines repatriates nearly 450 Vietnamese citizens from RoK
VOV.VN - Close to 450 Vietnamese citizens were repatriated home safe and sound from the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 21 on a flight arranged by Vietnamese authorities, the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, in coordination with Korean competent agencies.
Vietnamese guest workers to be brought home as contracts end
Authorities in Vietnam are planning to help guest workers whose contracts end to return home from overseas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnamese workers in RoK to lose deposits over contract violations
More than 1,400 Vietnamese guest workers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) are set to lose their deposit of VND100 million (US$4,239) each due to fleeing from their workplace or attempting to illegally stay in the country.
Millions lose jobs because of COVID-19
The new virus outbreak has affected 70% of local firms with 3.5-5 million people laid off or set to have their work hours reduced according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
