Tag: labour
More women in informal sector in Q1: GSO
The third COVID-19 resurgence has weakened the labour market recovery momentum gained in the second half of 2020 and forced many labourers, particularly women, to shift to informal employment, according to the latest report by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Meeting held to promote enforcement of 2019 Labour Code
A meeting was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15 and 16 to discuss the implementation of new content in the 2019 Labour Code and documents guiding its enforcement.
Diverse activities to stimulate tourism in Quang Ninh province
VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh is set to organise a wide range of cultural, art, and culinary events for visitors over the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays on April 30 and May 1 as part of activities aimed at stimulating tourism demand within the locality.
RoK offers one-year extension of stay for Vietnamese workers
VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK) unveiled a decision on April 13 aimed at extending the period of stay by one year for approximately 115,000 foreign workers, including those from Vietnam, in an effort to deal with continued labour shortages faced by small businesses in both the farming and fishing sectors.
Employment market in HCM City bounces back
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City showed signs that the southern metropolis’ employment market is in the midst of recovering during the first quarter of this year, with more than 44,000 jobs on offer, while approximately 19,500 people were seeking jobs throughout the reviewed period.
Vietnam aims to bring 90,000 labourers to work abroad in 2021
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) is striving to bring 90,000 Vietnamese labourers to work abroad in 2021.
Over 10,000 job vacancies introduced at HCM City’s job fair 2021
More than 10,000 jobs were offered at the job fair 2021 jointly held on April 3 by the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Employment Services (YES) Centre and Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper.
Second-class Labour Order presented to Norfolk Group
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on March 30 presented the second-class Labour Order to Australian-based Norfolk Group, one of the first foreign firms landing investment in hi-end restaurants and hotels in Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
National Wage Council established
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently signed a decision on the establishment of the National Wage Council.
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.
