Students learn mechanics at Bach Dang Job Training Centre in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Experts have predicted the labourmarket will improve in the near future based on a series of upbeat signals.
According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and SocialAffairs, between 70,000 and 80,000 workers who had previously losttheir jobs will rejoin the workforce every month from May.
Statistics from the Hanoi Centre for Employment Services(HCES) showed that from February to April this year, 1,945 firms registered torecruit for 13,562 positions. Most of the jobs offered were in production, mechanical engineering, manufacturing and garment making.
Ta Van Thao, director of the centre, said the demand for new workers is mostly coming from small- and medium-sized enterprises.
He added that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control itwill lead to a more positive economic outlook and increased demand in the labourmarket.
Vietnamworks, a popular website for online human resourcesand recruiting services in Vietnam, has carried out a post-COVID-19-social-distancingsurvey of 400 companies and 3,400 job seekers. Accordingly, up to 25 percent offirms questioned said they would soon restart their recruitment efforts and 14percent said they had already resumed.
Vietnamworks said despite a 20-percent growth in the numberof jobs offered in the first week of May, a supply-demand balance is yet to beachieved thus competition is higher than ever.
Vietnam has gone 34 straight days without any new COVID-19infection cases in the community, according to the National Steering Committeefor COVID-19 Prevention and Control. As of May 20 morning, the total infectionsin the country remained at 324, including 184 imported cases that werequarantined upon their arrival. More than 80 percent of the patients haverecovered, and zero deaths have been reported, said the committee’s treatment subcommittee./.
Despite difficulties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, an opportunity is emerging for Vietnam to build the foundations of a more inclusive growth path, which leaves no one behind once recovery begins, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam.
Analysts from BofA Global Research estimated that about 7 percent of total employees, or 20.7 million, in ASEAN-6 economies could be laid off due to the COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Vietnam from the end of January, directly impacting the domestic labour market, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO)'s report on labour and jobs in the first quarter of this year.
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Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
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With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
The guiding principle for revising the national energy master plan is that energy development must align with the country’s socio-economic development strategy. The energy system should be optimised as a whole, targeting sustainable and diverse development to ensure stable and adequate energy supply to meet national goals.
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Students learn mechanics at Bach Dang Job Training Centre in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
