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Vietnamese and Algerian businesses expand partnership in construction and labour

Hanoi Construction Corporation reached a preliminary co-operation agreement on December 12 with Algerian partner Copresud, moving towards establishing a joint venture company operating in the construction sector in an effort to engage in bidding and implementing civil works in the North African country in the near future.

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Việt Nam’s labour force experiences both surplus and scarcity
Compared to many nations in the region, Việt Nam's labour productivity is lower, due to the level of education of its trained workforce, which is primarily equivalent to junior high school.
Hai Duong steps up investment, labour cooperation with Czech Republic
A delegation from Hai Duong province, led by Tran Duc Thang, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held meetings in the Czech Republic on October 24 to advance bilateral cooperation in the fields of investment and labour.

MoLISA tightens inspection of overseas labour service companies
The initiative aims to bring transparency to this sector and protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers.
Labour market expects positive growth as year ends, but hurdles lie ahead: experts
The number of employed workers is on the rise, but the labour market growth is not sustainable, due to a significant proportion of informal employment and unstable jobs.
Germany shows interest in Vietnamese labour market
Members from the German Association of Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW International) have highlighted potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Germany in labour supply.
Recruitment demand in emerging sectors surges
Sectors such as e-commerce, logistics and warehousing are growing rapidly, yet many companies are being forced to train their own staff due to a lack of formal educational programmes.

The recruitment struggles in Việt Nam’s emerging sectors
Sectors such as e-commerce, logistics and warehousing are growing rapidly, yet many companies are being forced to train their own staff due to a lack of formal educational programmes.
Ninh Thuận makes investment in ‘green’ labour force for renewable energy sector
Given a special mechanism by the National Assembly, Ninh Thuận Province, which boasts high potential for wind power and solar power, is poised to become a renewable energy hub, but that means lots of training needed.
2025 Lunar New Year holiday to last nine days: Labour ministry
If the proposal is approved by the Government, public servants will enjoy an additional two days off for 2025 compared to the previous two years.
Organisations work together to prevent child labour
Under the project, as many as 1,152 workers and collaborators have been trained in child labour prevention.
Việt Nam keen on expanding vocational training, labour cooperation with Germany: Official
Germany is one of Việt Nam 's traditional and strategic partners in the field of vocational education. The two sides have been implementing 10 projects and cooperation programmes at the national and regional levels.
VASEP rejects labour abuse allegations in shrimp industry
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) and the Vietnamese shrimp industry have issued a statement rejecting Sustainability Incubator’s recently released report on labour abuse in the shrimp industry, arguing the allegations in the report are groundless, misleading, and harmful to the reputation of the Vietnamese shrimp industry.
Garment industry improves productivity to reduce pressure from high labour costs
Vietnam's textile and garment industry will improve productivity to reduce pressure from increasing labour costs that are putting the textile industry under great competitive pressure.
Laos – Vietnam bank honoured with Lao state’s first-class Labour Order
The Laos - Vietnam Joint Venture Bank (LaoVietBank) on August 15 was awarded the Lao state’s first-class Labour Order on the occasion of its 25th founding anniversary, in recognition of its contributions to the socio-economic development of Laos over the years.
Proposal to extend student working hours to 24 per week
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs has put forward a proposal to increase the maximum allowable working hours for students from 20 to 24 hours per week, updating the previous draft from March.
Nurturing talents a top priority as Việt Nam envisions itself as future semiconductor hub
Experts believe that Việt Nam has a great opportunity to grow its semiconductor industry with the involvement of multiple leading global technology companies, but it will need ten times the number of engineers.
Labour experts consider reducing working hours
The Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has proposed the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) that working hours are reduced to below 48 hours per week.
Labour market development crucial in the southeastern region
Strengthening labour strategies, forecasting efforts and creating favourable conditions in the workforce chain are all ways that socio-economic development can be boosted in the southeastern region.
Tech sector remains strong driver of employment
Despite Việt Nam’s steady economic growth in the first half, the job market has not shown signs of recovery, according to an update released by payroll, recruitment and HR outsourcing agency Adecco Vietnam.
Việt Nam-South Korea labour cooperation should match their elevated partnership: PM
Over the past 30 years, Việt Nam and the RoK have witnessed remarkable progress in bilateral cooperation, including labour, employment and social welfare.
Labour experts warn of fraud against workers wanting to head abroad
Fraudsters will often take advantage of some people's eagerness to quickly move abroad to appropriate their money.

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