Picture courtesy of VNA.
Vietnam and Finland have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on labour migration. The agreement was signed on January 13 in Hanoi by Vietnam’s Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Dao Ngoc Dung, and Finland’s Minister for Employment, Arto Olavi Satonen.
The MoU aims to promote ethical, transparent, and sustainable recruitment of skilled workers and seasonal labourers from Vietnam to Finland. It aligns with the laws and international standards of both nations, prioritizing worker rights and preventing exploitation.
Minister Dung highlighted Vietnam’s growing role in global labour markets, with 700,000 workers currently employed in 40 countries. He noted that Finland is already employing Vietnamese workers, with many earning stable incomes and benefiting from favourable conditions.
Minister Satonen and Finnish officials expressed optimism about expanding partnerships to support businesses and attract skilled Vietnamese professionals.
Source: Vietnam plus