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.
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.
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) 
