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.

12/01/2026 10:47 AM

China will continue expanding its long-term care insurance program nationwide and roll out supporting policies in the coming years to meet rising demand for elder and disability care in its rapidly aging society, the National Healthcare Security Administration said.