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Vietnam's Assembly Approves Landmark Employment Law for Workers

6/21/2025

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Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the amended Law on Employment with 99.12% approval.
The law enhances job creation, labor registration, vocational training, and unemployment insurance regulations.
It defines workers as Vietnamese citizens aged 15 and above, prohibiting employment discrimination.
Unemployment insurance offers job counseling, skills training, and financial support, with contributions limited to 1% of monthly salary.

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Story summary

Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the amended Law on Employment with 99.12% approval.
The law enhances job creation, labor registration, vocational training, and unemployment insurance regulations.
It defines workers as Vietnamese citizens aged 15 and above, prohibiting employment discrimination.
Unemployment insurance offers job counseling, skills training, and financial support, with contributions limited to 1% of monthly salary.