20/01/2026 03:12 PM

VGP - In 2025, Viet Nam had a population of 102.3 million, of which 63% were of working age (15–59), maintaining its “golden population” status, according to the National Statistics Office.

19/01/2026 10:17 AM

In mid-January, in Hanoi, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (KOCHAM) held their first dialogue. This event opened a platform for candid discussions regarding employment, welfare, and labor market stability within South Korean-invested enterprises. Attending the program were Mr. Chu Manh Sinh, Vice Director General of Vietnam Social Security, along with representatives from relevant agencies.

19/01/2026 10:06 AM

VGP - As many as 144,345 Vietnamese people travelled to work abroad in 2025, exceeding the whole year's target by 11%, reported the Department of Overseas Labor Management, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

16/01/2026 08:06 AM

In the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, human resource development is identified as one of the key strategic breakthroughs to usher the country into a new era.

15/01/2026 04:02 PM

The Government has just issued Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP, dated December 24, 2025, stipulating electronic labor contracts, affirming their legal validity equivalent to paper-based contracts. It also sets out the principles, conditions, and roadmap for implementation to promote digital transformation in the fields of labor and employment.

15/01/2026 02:53 PM

With Japanese politicians of all stripes calling for breaks to ease the tax burden on working-age people, the author warns against a “short-sighted populism” that could undermine the social security system and exacerbate economic inequality.

15/01/2026 02:13 PM

VGP - Average per capita income in 2025 was estimated at VND5.9 million (approximately US$225) per month, marking a 9.3 percent increase from 2024, according to preliminary findings of the Household Living Standards Survey 2025 conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

15/01/2026 01:52 PM

In the context of increasingly complex natural disasters and floods, the effective implementation of Social Insurance (SI), Health Insurance (HI), and Unemployment Insurance (UI) policies has created a firm foundation for social security initiatives to be deployed extensively and effectively.