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Over 37,000 Vietnamese workers sent abroad in Q1
The Department of Overseas Labor Management under the Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 37,027 Vietnamese workers went abroad for employment in the first three months of this year, accounting for 28.4% of this year's target.
Of the total, 7,061 were women, making up around 19%.
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People line up at the Employment Service Center of Vietnam's central Nghe An Province to register for the Korean language test to work in South Korea, March 31, 2025. |
Japan remained the top destination, receiving over 18,930 workers, followed by Taiwan with 11,076 and South Korea with more than 4,140.
Vietnam has set a target of sending 130,000 workers abroad under labor contracts in 2025.
Currently, 505 enterprises are authorized to provide overseas employment services for Vietnamese workers.
In 2024, a total of 158,588 workers were sent abroad for employment.
For 2025, authorities aim to maintain and strengthen traditional overseas labor markets while expanding into high-income destinations that match the skills and qualifications of Vietnamese workers.
Enterprises will be encouraged to proactively develop labor sources and enhance vocational and language training to better prepare workers before departure.
All workers must undergo orientation sessions covering customs, traditions ,and legal regulations of their host countries.
At the same time, efforts will be stepped up to protect workers’ legal rights and interests while also providing job counseling and employment support for those returning to Vietnam.
As many European countries attempt to diversify professions and age groups, Vietnamese laborers are shifting direction in the context of traditional markets losing their appeal.
BAC GIANG - To practically celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3 (1930 - 2025) and the Party Congresses at all levels towards the 14th National Party Congress, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) will organize the first national conference to honor exemplary workers who are members of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on February 15 and 16 in Hanoi.
BAC GIANG - Since the beginning of the year, labor recruitment activities have been bustling as businesses want to employ a large number of laborers to serve production. To balance supply and demand, functional sectors and localities in Bac Giang province have stepped up propaganda, information connection and supported businesses to recruit enough human resources, contributing to job creation and reducing unemployment rates.
Labor export companies are shifting their focus to new markets such as Poland and Australia to find job opportunities for workers.
BAC GIANG - The labor market in Bac Giang province at the end of the year received positive signals when there was no longer a situation of "job hopping". In particular, many enterprises signed new orders, started operating or expanded production and business, leading to the need to recruit a large number of employees. This created opportunities for employees to choose suitable job with better income and treatment.
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