Japan, Taiwan (China), and the Republic of Korea (RoK) remained the largest recipients of Vietnamese guest workers.

Apart from the markets, Vietnamese workers were also sent to European countries like Germany, Romania, and Hungary, said Pham Viet Huong, deputy head of the department.

Last year, over 159,000 workers went abroad for employment, surpassing the yearly target by 33.3%, and the highest recorded over the past 10 years.

For 2024, the ministry aims to send 125,000 workers abroad, focusing on key traditional markets such as Japan, Taiwan, and the RoK. It eyes to have 120,000-143,000 people working in foreign countries every year, who send home total remittances of around US$3.5-4 billion.

Vietnam, Croatia explore labour cooperation potential

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on March 14 held a working session with State Secretary of the Croatian Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy Ivan Vidis to discuss the potential of labour cooperation between the two countries as part of her working visit to the European country.

Bac Giang’s delegations work with Lang Son and Son La provinces on labour attraction

BAC GIANG- The working delegation of Bac Giang province led by Mai Son, permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee (PPC) had a meeting with the People’s Committee of Lang Son province on March 13 to promote attraction of labourers to work for businesses in Bac Giang province.

Labour export targets high quality market

BAC GIANG - In 2023, the northen province of Bac Giang surpasses the set target of labor export.  This is made by the joint effort of the Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs sector and localities to exploit a number of new markets toward high quality ones.

Vice President awards Labour Orders to Olympiad winners

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has awarded Labour Orders to students who won prizes at International Olympiads and international science-technology competitions in 2023.

Vietnam labour day held in RoK

A Vietnam labour day was held in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Siheung city on December 10.

Source: VnExpress