PM requests more dialogues to listen to labourers’ thoughts, aspirations
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 27 attended a ceremony to launch the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene and the Month for Workers in 2023, during which he stressed the need to pay more attention to labourers, and listen to their thoughts and aspirations.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) and delegates launch the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene and the Month for Workers in 2023. (Phoro: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 27 attended a ceremony to launch the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene and the Month for Workersin 2023, during which he stressed the need to pay more attention to labourers,and listen to their thoughts and aspirations.
Speaking at the event, PM Chinh stressed the economicrestructuring, the change in production and business methods, the transfer oflabourers between regions, economic zones and enterprises require workers toquickly and flexibly adapt to these changes.
Meanwhile, a proportion of workers, especially those workingin the informal sector, do not have sustainable jobs. Many workers lose theirjobs and have working hours reduced, especially in the past two years due to impactsof the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption of supply and production chains inthe world. The demand for housing and basic facilities of workers is still very huge but has not been met yet, according to the PM.
Therefore, it is necessary to seek measures to solve difficultiesand obstacles to improve workers’ living and working conditions, promoteinnovation and creativity and diversify economic components to create more jobsand livelihoods for them, he said.
Ministries, sectors and localities were requested to ensurefull access to basic and essential social services for employees; soon havefundamental solutions to improve the national labour productivity; and buildand implement human resources development strategies, especially high-qualityhuman resources, with attention paid to remote, border areas and islands.
Joint actions are needed to build and develop a modern,multi-layered, inclusive and sustainable social welfare system, PM Chinh said, stressingthe importance of measures to ensure occupational safety and hygiene, and proactivelyprevent occupational accidents and diseases, particularly for female employees.
Trade unions at all levels should focus on caring for andperforming well their roles of representing and protecting the legitimaterights and interests of their members, and representing them to negotiate andsign collective labour agreements; and actively contribute to supplementing andperfecting policies and laws on labour.
Currently, Vietnam's workforce amounts to more than 52 million people./.
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2023, the UN Resident Coordinator, the Chief of Mission of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Ambassadors of Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Sweden, UK and the US to Vietnam have joined voices to celebrate the strength of women and girls on the move.
The average monthly income of workers in the first quarter of this year was 7 million VND (300 USD) per person, an increase of 197,000 VND quarter-on-quarter and up 640,000 VND year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) pledges to work closely with the Vietnamese Government to develop migrant workers’ skills, give them better employment chances, and improve their migration experience, said IOM Chief of Mission in Vietnam Park Mihyung.
The 15th annual Workers Month was launched on April 22 in Ho Chi Minh City with a number of activities meant to improve employee engagement and take care of employees' needs.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
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.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) and delegates launch the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene and the Month for Workers in 2023. (Phoro: VNA) 
