Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s labour market quality has not yet improved with a large portion of informal workers although the employed population increased, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). As of the fourth quarter of 2023, the number of employed workers is 51.5 million, increasing by 130,400 people compared to the previous quarter and 414,600 compared to the same period last year, the GSO said in a recent report on the 2023 socio-economic situation. The growth is attributed to increased production and business activities in response to Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday demands. Vietnam’s labour force (aged 15 and above) in 2023 counts for 52.4 million people. Among them, 51.3 million people are employed, an increase of 1.35% compared…
Published Date: 2024-01-02
Source: VietnamPlus
Categories: Society, Work, Issues, Economic, Business, Agriculture and Forestry, Marketplaces, Labor, Workweek Reduction
