March 2023

1. ILO Director-General meets Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister

   02 March 2023

   The ILO Director-General and the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister held talks about cooperation on key work issues, including decent work, social protection, and the transition from the informal economy to the formal economy.

February 2023

1. ILO, Viet Nam strengthen cooperation on jobs, labour and social protection

   24 February 2023

   First visit to country by ILO Regional Director sees discussions on strengthening cooperation to help ensure decent work in Viet Nam.

January 2023

1. Trade unions gain capacity to support Just Transition in Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

   17 January 2023

   Trade union members gain awareness and knowledge on how to support Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry as it moves towards a greener future.

December 2022

1. Launching Workshop: Research results on measuring SDG indicator 10.7.1 on recruitment costs of Vietnamese workers working abroad and assessing data gaps in international migration in Viet Nam

   22 December 2022

   The press release call for public attention to reports jointly produced by ILO and the General Statistics Office of Viet Nam. These include (1) report on measuring SDG indicator 10.7.1 on recruitment costs of Vietnamese workers working abroad; and (2) report on data gaps in international migration in Viet Nam.

2. 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting concludes with launch of ‘Singapore Statement’

   09 December 2022

   Statement identifies priorities to tackle wide range of existing and new employment challenges facing Asia, the Pacific and Arab States.

3. Training Workshop on Strengthening Regional Capacity on Employment Injury Insurance (EII) and Employment Insurance (EI)

   09 December 2022

   ILO/Korea Partnership Programme and the Korean partner intuitions brought together the tripartite representatives from seven countries in South-East Asia to discuss and enhance their knowledge and understanding in relation to strengthening EII and EI system in the countries.

4. ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting opens with call for greater efforts to ensure inclusive growth

   06 December 2022

   Government, employer and worker representatives from Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States gather in Singapore to shape priorities for action to drive employment growth in both regions.

November 2022

1. 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore

   29 November 2022

   High-level participation to include President of Singapore H.E. Halimah Yacob, new ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo and 15 ministers from Asia, the Pacific and Arab States.

2. Jobs in Asia and the Pacific record modest recovery while future growth prospects remain challenging

   28 November 2022

   Region’s labour market yet to get back on pre-crisis track while clear need exists to drive decent work in sectors employing the majority of workers.

3. Media opportunities at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM)

   25 November 2022

   Information on opportunities for media coverage at the 17th APRM

4. ILO to release new report on Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022

   24 November 2022

   This third edition of the biennial Asia–Pacific Employment and Social Outlook pulls together the most recent statistics to highlight how labour markets in the region are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme in Viet Nam - Stakeholder Workshop

   18 November 2022

   On 15th Nov 2022, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the International Labour Organization, Country Office for Vietnam, jointly organized the stakeholder workshop for the Productivity Ecosystem for Decent Work programme (PE4DW) in Vietnam.

6. 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore

   10 November 2022

   The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the ILO will be held 6 to 9 December 2022 in Singapore, to discuss concrete steps to drive job-rich growth that is inclusive and transformative.

July 2022

1. Electronics sector looks for brighter future by addressing skills gaps, bettering working conditions

   15 July 2022

   Promoting social dialogue and workplace compliance is key to sustain the growth of Viet Nam’s key industry.

June 2022

1. Only six per cent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection, says ILO

   16 June 2022

   Domestic workers make an important contribution to society, providing vital care for families and households, but they remain undervalued.

2. International Labour Conference closes with “remarkable harvest of achievements”

   11 June 2022

   The Director-General told delegates that the 110th International Labour Conference had made history with its work on safety and health, apprenticeships, and labour standards, among other areas.

May 2022

1. ‘Just transition’ policies targeting key regions vital to support coal phase out in Southeast Asia

   24 May 2022

   Coal is the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel, and its rapid phasing out is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C. A new ILO report highlights need for ‘Just transition hotspots’ to ensure human-centred transition away from coal in Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam.

2. ILO: Labour market recovery goes into reverse

   23 May 2022

   Recovery in the global labour market is threatened by multiple and interlinked global crises, as well as increasing inequalities, according to the latest ILO report on the world of work.

3. Better gender equality means more resilient future for Viet Nam’s garment, footwear industries

   18 May 2022

   Robust evidence from ILO’s Better Work programme shows that empowering women could help to build forward better Viet Nam’s key export sectors from the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. 110th International Labour Conference to open on May 27

   06 May 2022