Vietnam's economy will grow by 6.6 percent this year and at a similar rate in 2024, according to a report released on March 31 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The Decent Work Country Program Vietnam 2022-26 was signed between representatives of the Vietnamese Government, workers, and employers and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Hanoi on March 28.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, deputy head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), on February 13 emphasized the importance of putting the people at the center of development policies, supporting vulnerable groups, promoting innovation in education and training, enhancing laborers’ capacity to self-learn and adapt to meet the requirements of the new context.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined main tasks to improve the material and spiritual life of laborers at a meeting on coordination between the Government and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor in Hanoi on February 1.

Developing Vietnam's labor force remains a key priority for the country in the coming decades, according to a governmental resolution approved by the National Assembly (NA) recently.

With a policy putting humans at the center and leaving no one behind, when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in Vietnam, the Government has continuously made drastic instructions to support laborers with relief packages of largest-ever coverage, besides pandemic control measures.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has highlighted the motto of “Solidarity, Discipline - Mettle, Flexibility - Innovation, Creativity - Timeliness, Effectiveness” in order to realize the goals set for 2023.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked ministries and Government agencies to maintain flexible and effective policy responses to ensure macro-economic stability and strengthen the confidence of people and businesses amid growing challenges in both domestic and international markets.

After 21 days of sitting, the fourth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) successfully completed its agenda, said NA Chairman Nguyen Dinh Hue at the closing session of the sitting on November 18.