Young and dynamic women and men make up the biggest group among Vietnam’s wage workers, who are willing to migrate within the country to find work, according to a latest brief report issued by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
The report said wage workers are those who hold an employment contract and often have better working conditions and socio-economic status.
Of all the wage workers in Vietnam, around 47 percent are young, between 15 and 24 of age. Approximately 38 percent of wage workers have migrated internally with the rate of women working outside their home province accounts for 48 percent, while that of men is 32 percent.
In terms of marital status, seven in ten wage workers are married. The situation shows the importance of family-friendly policies including parental leaves and flexible working arrangements to attract and retain the pool of talents, the report said.
ILO estimated that wage employees in Vietnam will total 25 million, or 44 percent of all workers by 2025, in comparison to the current 18.2 million, or 35 percent of total employment as pointed out by the 2013 Vietnam Labour Force Survey.
By economic sector, manufacturing accounts for the most wage employees in Vietnam (29 percent, or 5.2 million workers). Construction ranks second with 16 percent, followed by agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Approximately half of wage workers are in medium-skill occupation while about one fourth are in high-skill jobs.
The report showed that a notable gender imbalance also exists in different sectors. While women are overrepresented in particular industries such as garment manufacturing, far more men are found in wage employment in construction, fishing and agriculture.
It underlined that in addition to increasing the education and skill level of the workforce, it is necessary for Vietnam to use suitable employment and sectorial development policies to encourage high-value added sectors, which will help the country avoid the middle income trap.
“Having a comprehensive portrait of wage workers is critical for Vietnam to translate into evidence-based policies that best fit the workforce, meet today’s and future demands of businesses, and support structural change and inclusive growth,” said ILO Vietnam Director Gyorgy Sziraczki./.
A crowd of domestic and foreign journalists, experts and managers have gathered at a seminar in the central province of Quang Binh to draw measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of migrant labourers.
Vietnam is facing many challenges in implementing a roadmap on raising minimum wage to cover basic needs of labourers by 2017, said Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) Pham Minh Huan.
Vietnam ranked 76 th out of 108 countries and territories with its proportion of women managers at 23 percent, a slight improvement in recent years, according to a new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Vietnam must improve the quality of its upper secondary schools and vocational training to fill the rapid growth of medium-skill employment opportunities under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to be introduced at the end of 2015.
In Vietnam, gender-based discrimination remains common in private sector recruitment, though it has been improved in work environments and promotion opportunities, according to a study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Navigos Search.
A workshop on workplace gender discrimination was held in Vung Tau city, southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, on March 14 with the aim to provide an insight into global standards on wage and income to promote gender equality and sustainable employment.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
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