Tag: Labour
State to labour under job cuts
VietNamNet Bridge - Massive job cuts in domestic and overseas labour markets amid the global financial malaise will hold Vietnamese labour authorities back from controlling the nation’s unemployment rate in 2009. Labour authorities hope the measures will work out.VietNamNet Bridge - Massive job cuts in domestic and overseas labour markets amid the global... Read more
Gloomy forecast for labour export in 2009
VietNamNet Bridge – Under the influence of the global economic crisis, Vietnam’s labour exports in 2009 are expected to be poor. The opportunities are big but Vietnamese labour exporters have to pay proper attention to labour training.VietNamNet Bridge – Under the influence of the global economic crisis, Vietnam’s labour exports in 2009... Read more
Farmers benefit from grapes of their labour
VietNamNet Bridge - While growing grapes may be a tricky thing in a country like Viet Nam, a group of farmers are profiting from their risky endeavours. Farmers pay special attention to taking care of grapes to ensure the quality of the produce. VietNamNet Bridge - While growing grapes may be a tricky thing in a country like Viet Nam, a group of farmers are... Read more
New model needed to ensure labour harmony
VietNamNet Bridge – Increasing the role of trade unions in social dialogues was the main topic of a seminar held in Hanoi on Dec.1, attended by almost 100 trade union activists from the northern provinces. The role played by trade unions in State-owned enterprises is inappropriate to private and foreign-invested enterprises.The seminar, co-hosted by the... Read more
VN workers eye Oman labour market
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese guest workers will be allowed to work in Oman, a country on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, according to an Omani government official. Muscat is the capital, seat of government and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman. VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese guest workers will be allowed to work in Oman, a country on the southeast... Read more
Workers learn costs of cheap labour the hard way
VietNamNet Bridge – Almost all Vietnamese high-school students learn of the competitive advantage of cheap labour helping boost Viet Nam’s development and economy. Although salaries are very low, they are within the limits set by the Government. In fact, many foreign enterprises pay between VND50,000 ($3) or VND100,000 ($6) more than the minimum salary.But... Read more
Labour exporters target European market
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is shifting its labour export activities to European markets rather than relying on traditional Asian markets, in order to create more job opportunities for local workers. Experts claim that the quality of workers poses a huge challenge to Vietnam’s labour export activities.A series of labour cooperation documents have... Read more
Guide on domestic labour laws aimed at foreign firms
VietNamNet Bridge – An easy-to-use guide on Vietnam’s labour laws, particularly regarding trade unions and their establishment within companies, was released on Nov. 11 by leading human resources development firm Navigos Group. The White Paper report is titled The Development of Trade Unions in Vietnam. The report, based on current Vietnamese laws,... Read more
Labour group spotlights rights for workers at S Korean firms
VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) yesterday called on South Korean companies doing business in Viet Nam to pay greater attention to the interests of their local workers. Female workers in a South Korean leather garment company. The Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour has called on South Korean companies to pay... Read more
Trade unions and RoK investors discuss labour issues
VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese Trade Union and investors from the Republic of Korea held a meeting in Hanoi on Nov. 10 to discuss labour issues. The dialogue, held by the Vietnamese General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), a national umbrella body for all trade unions, in coordination with the RoK’s Embassy and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aimed... Read more