The 4th ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers' Conference was hosted by Viet Nam during 25 - 26 October 2012 in Hanoi. The theme of the Conference is "Employment and social protection - A key to sustainable and inclusive growth". The Conference was preceded by an ASEM Social Partners Forum on 24 October 2012 with the participation of workers’ and employers’ organizations from ASEM members and relevant international agencies.