Ministry of Labor, War Invalids & Social Welfare steps up protection for overseas workers

Participants discussed issues that were said to cause instability in this market, including laborers overstaying their visas, soaring broker fees, high competition, and insufficient training.

The ministry directed the Department of Overseas Labor to improve and synchronize training programs for overseas workers in each country, as well as tighten measures to prosecute violations.

They also stressed that when firms export Vietnamese laborers to Taiwan, they need to pay more attention to protecting their rights. The Ministry will continue to work with foreign affairs agencies to target new markets for Vietnamese workers.