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Press releases

  1. Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth

    30 May 2023

    Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.

  2. Viet Nam Women’s Union promotes gender-responsive social protection system across Viet Nam

    22 May 2023

    ILO-Viet Nam Women’s Union collaboration sees trainers go nationwide to help women better understand their rights and benefits under the social protection system.

  3. ILO, Viet Nam agree on new cooperation framework in employment, social protection, and labour market governance

    29 March 2023

    The document was endorsed by representatives of the Government, workers’ and employers’ organizations and the ILO on 28 March.

  4. 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.

What's new

  1. © Shutterstock/A.R. Latif 2023

    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.

  2. © Shutterstock 2023

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Speeches

  1. © ILO 2023

    Remark address in the Plenary session: Reinforcing the macroeconomic foundation, promoting sustainable recovery and development of the Viet Nam Socio-Economic Forum 2022

    18 September 2022

    By Mr Felix Weidenkaff, Youth Employment Specialist, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific at the Viet Nam Socio-Economic Forum 2022, 18 September 2022, Hanoi, Viet Nam

  2. ILO Viet Nam Director: Enhancing social dialogue towards a safety and health culture

    28 April 2022

    ILO Viet Nam Director, Ingrid Christensen, addresses the National Occupational Safety and Health Council Dialogue organized in Hanoi to mark the 2022 Safety and Health Day at Work.

  3. Message from ILO's Director-General Guy Ryder for International Cooperative Day 2019

    05 July 2019

    The 2019 International Day of Cooperatives will be celebrated on Saturday 6 July. This year, in commemoration of the ILO’s centenary, the theme is "cooperatives for decent work" which is closely linked to SDG8. On this occasion ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has issued a video message.

  4. Opening speech by ILO Viet Nam Director at consultation workshop on ratification of ILO Convention 98

    03 May 2019

    ILO Viet Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee, delivers the opening remarks at the consultation workshop entitled “Proposal for Submission of Ratification of ILO Convention 98” on 3 May 2019 in Ha Long City.