Delegates pose for a group photo at the forum (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – “Future of Work: The Choice of Vietnam” was the theme ofthe Labour Forum 2019 held in Hanoi on November 27.
Theevent was jointly held by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs(MoLISA), partners and the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s CountryOffice for Vietnam.
Inhis remarks, MoLISA Deputy Minister Le Van Thanh said the forum takes place inthe context that Vietnam and 186 other ILO member countries are celebrating thecentennial anniversary of the organisation.
TheILO has publicised its global report on the future of work with impactingfactors like population aging, climate change, new technology development anddigital transformation, he added.
Vietnamis one of the countries hardest hit by climate change, Thanh stressed, pointingout drought and salt-water intrusion in the Mekong Delta that are threateningthe livelihood of tens of millions of locals.
Thesituation requires both urgent and long-term solutions to help people transformfarming models and adapt to the changes, he said.
Accordingto the official, Vietnam has rolled out policies and guidelines in response tothe Fourth Industrial Revolution. Therefore, the forum offers an opportunityfor delegates to look into urgent issues regarding labour, social welfare andhuman resources development, along with challenges to Vietnam in the timeahead.
VuMinh Tien, head of the Institute for Workers and Trade Unions under the VietnamGeneral Confederation of Labour, touched upon opportunities and challenges tolabour and social welfare as Vietnam is striving to reach theupper-middle-income status.
Delegatesshared the view that Vietnam is benefiting from its young population, with atotal of 56 million workers.
Pointing out the low rate of trained labourers (23percent) and bottlenecks in vocational training, they suggested the Government revamprelevant policies in order to encourage businesses to take a more active partin this regard and promote the role of vocational training centres./.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will continue to assist Vietnam in improving its labour and social welfare policies and dealing with emerging challenges as the country is in the process of transition to a market economy and international integration, ILO Deputy Director-General Deborah Greenfield has said.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched its fifth annual Global Media Competition, themed “fair recruitment and the future of labour migration”, aiming to recognise exemplary media coverage of the issue.
Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Dao Viet Anh recently had a meeting with a delegation from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) led by Nuno Cunha, ILO Senior Specialist on Social Protection in Asia-Pacific region.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has praised Vietnam’s adoption of the revised Labour Code on November 20, saying that the code will held everyone gain fair benefits of economic growth.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
Delegates pose for a group photo at the forum (Photo: VNA) 
