Establish a labor migration partnership between Vietnam and Finland
The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam and the Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland signed a Memorandum of Understanding on promoting bringing Vietnamese experts, skilled workers, and seasonal workers to work in Finland. .Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation on labor migration between Vietnam and Finland. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)
This morning, January 13, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam and the Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland held a meeting.
At the talks, Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung and Minister of Employment, Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two ministries, thereby establish a labor migration partnership between the two participants within the limits of their respective jurisdictions and in accordance with applicable laws, procedures, and resources, respecting international norms and standards.
The Memorandum of Understanding is the basis for sustainable, mutually beneficial cooperation and is the foundation to promote bringing Vietnamese experts, skilled workers and seasonal workers to work in Finland in a transparent, sustainable, and sustainable manner. Be ethical and fight against exploitation and abuse, in accordance with the laws of both countries. This Memorandum of Cooperation is valid for 5 years from 2025 to 2030, signed in Hanoi, January 13, 2025.
Speaking at the meeting, Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung highly appreciated the results of cooperation between Vietnam and Finland in recent times. According to the Minister, the relationship between the two countries is gradually shifting from development partnership to mutually beneficial cooperation and this friendly relationship is increasingly developing well with the visits of senior leaders of both sides.
Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung shared information about Vietnam’s human resources. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)
Information about Vietnam’s human resources working abroad, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung said that in recent years, each year Vietnam sends nearly 160,000 workers to work abroad (in 2023, 159,986 will be sent to work abroad). labor, bringing nearly 159,000 workers by 2024) and currently there are about 700 thousand Vietnamese workers working in 40 countries and territories, with more than 30 different occupational groups.
“With the advantages of youth, hard work, intelligence, Vietnamese workers are increasingly trusted by businesses in the international labor market, including Finland,” Minister Dao Ngoc Dung affirmed. determined.
From the end of 2023 until now, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs has approved the registration of 3 Vietnamese service enterprises with contracts to supply 134 workers (including 65 women) to work in Vietnam. Finland. To date, there have been 55 workers working in Finland, with stable income from 1,500 to 2,000 EUR/month, good working conditions and social benefits.
On the Finnish side, Minister of Employment, Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen expressed: “Finland wants to strengthen cooperation between the two countries to help international businesses and experts connect.” together. We are committed to supporting recruiters and professionals to ensure they are well placed for a successful recruitment process. Maintaining ethical standards and a smooth recruitment process remain our top priorities. Finland affirms that it will continue to be a reliable partner in international recruitment, while providing high quality of life and diverse career opportunities.”
The delegation of the Finnish Ministry of Economy and Employment worked at the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)
At the talks between the two sides, Ms. Laura Lindeman, Director of the Work in Finland unit of the Finnish Trade Office in Vietnam, also expressed optimism about attracting human resources from Vietnam to Finland. She said, “Work in Finland strives to build bridges and strengthen cooperation in Vietnam with initiatives to connect cities and companies in Finland with local partners. Finland is an equitable and creative society, characterized by work-life balance. Our leading companies provide many development opportunities for talented people to grow professionally and intellectually awake,” Ms. Lindeman said.
Minister of Employment, Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen led the delegation to visit Vietnam from January 13 to 15, 2025 and attend many events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the aim of promote Finland – Vietnam relationship. The visit opens up extensive cooperation and career opportunities in Finland for Vietnamese workers in fields such as technology, industry and health care. Minister Satonen was accompanied by the Mayor of Helsinki City and leaders of corporations, businesses and service organizations in the labor market./.
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