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August 2023
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10 years of the National Wage Council
08 August 2023
Marking a decade of the National Wage Council, ILO commits to working together with social partners to advance social justice and promote decent work through setting adequate wages.
July 2023
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ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work
26 July 2023
Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.
June 2023
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More than one in four workers in South-East Asia employed in global supply chains
27 June 2023
International Labour Organization Working Paper highlights scale of South-East Asian labour market engagement in global supply chains as well as need for strengthened policy and enhanced skills development to maximise decent work benefits.
May 2023
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ILO welcomes ASEAN Declaration protecting migrant workers and families in crisis situations
22 May 2023
The Declaration is an important step towards reducing vulnerability and enhancing welfare of migrant workers in the region.
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Trade unions join efforts to green Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry
17 May 2023
Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Viet Nam.
March 2023
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Free advisory package offers electronic factories in Viet Nam support in improving workplace cooperation and industrial relations
27 March 2023
Registration for the Programme opens until 10 April 2023.
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Trade unions support efforts to green Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry
15 March 2023
Trade union members learn new skills to support a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
December 2022
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Preparation for the launch of report on "Promoting and enforcing compliance of labour provisions in trade agreements"
08 December 2022
On 27 April 2022, in Ha Long, Viet Nam, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA ICD), in collaboration with Trade for Decent Work project, organized a Free Trade Agreement Working Group seminar in preparation for the launch of a study report on “Promoting and enforcing compliance of labour provisions in trade agreements”.
November 2022
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New pillar within Viet Nam’s labour dispute settlement system operational, expected to help workers and employers
28 November 2022
Hearing held by the Dong Nai Labour Arbitration Council marks the first case to be arbitrated in Viet Nam.
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Forecasting and developing skills to advance decent work and productivity in Viet Nam’s textiles and garment sector
23 November 2022
Advancing decent work and productivity in the textile and garment sector was the prominent call at a stakeholders’ consultation workshop, co-organized by ILO Viet Nam and the Directorate for Vocational Education under Viet Nam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (DVET/MOLISA).
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The ITCILO invites youth to the Winter Global Youth Forum 2023
15 November 2022
The ITCILO, training arm of the International Labour Organization, invites undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals to participate in the Winter Global Youth Forum 2023 – an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
July 2022
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The ITCILO invites youth to the Summer Global Youth Forum 2022
04 July 2022
The ITCILO, training arm of the International Labour Organization, invites undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals to participate in the Summer Global Youth Forum 2022 – an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
May 2022
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ILO/UNICEF: Social protection contributes to reducing child labour
18 May 2022
A new ILO-UNICEF report calls for the closing of the social protection coverage gap that means 1.5 billion children are still unsupported by family or child cash benefits.
April 2022
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Free advisory package helps electronics factories enhance social dialogue and working conditions
04 April 2022
The Programme opens for registration until 18 April 2022.
March 2022
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Greater investment in care could create almost 300 million jobs
07 March 2022
Plugging existing, significant, gaps in care services could generate almost 300 million jobs and create a continuum of care that would help to alleviate poverty, encourage gender equality, and support care for children and the elderly, says new ILO report released ahead of International Women’s Day.
January 2022
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ILO downgrades labour market recovery forecast for 2022
17 January 2022
The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022 report warns of a slow and uncertain recovery, as the pandemic continues to have a significant impact on global labour markets.
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New Decent Work Country Programme takes shape to guide ILO-Viet Nam cooperation
12 January 2022
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Viet Nam steps up its fight against sexual harassment at work
11 January 2022
The Code of Conduct on sexual harassment at work is being updated while a new manual is developed to help employers address this issue.
December 2021
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Trainings of trainers contributes to occupational safety promotion in coffee supply chain in Lam Dong
15 December 2021
The events are part of the ILO’s Vision Zero Fund Project on improving safety and health in cooperation with the public and private sector in the coffee supply chain in Viet Nam.
October 2021
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ILO: Employment impact of the pandemic worse than expected
27 October 2021
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, ILO warns on stalled global labour market recovery and significant disparities between advanced and developing economies.