VCCI-HCM Strengthens Partnership with ILO to Promote Sustainable Labor Practices
On April 13, at the office of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM), a working session was held between VCCI-HCM leadership and a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Vietnam
On April 13, at the office of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ho Chi Minh City Regional Branch (VCCI-HCM), a partner meeting was held between VCCI-HCM leadership and a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Vietnam. The meeting aimed to review recent cooperation achievements and discuss future strategies to foster harmonious labor relations, responsible business practices, and inclusion in Vietnam.
The session was chaired by Mr. Tran Ngoc Liem, Director of VCCI-HCM, with the participation of Ms. Bui Thi Ninh, Deputy Director of VCCI-HCM and Head of the Bureau for Employers’ Activities and Women Entrepreneurs Council (BEA), and Mr. Nguyen Le Nhat Thanh, Deputy Director of the Bureau for Employers’ Activities and Women Entrepreneurs Council (BEA).
Recognizing a Long-standing Partnership
During the meeting, Ms. Sinwon Park, Director of the ILO Country Office in Vietnam, expressed her gratitude and appreciation for over 15-year partnership between the ILO and Vietnam. She emphasized VCCI-HCM’s pivotal role as an employer representative organization in supporting businesses toward sustainable development and inclusive, responsible business.
Representing VCCI-HCM, Mr. Tran Ngoc Liem introduced the new ILO Vietnam Director to the branch’s core functions and its extensive activities dedicated to the business community. Both parties discussed the current labor market and economic landscape in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces, noting emerging challenges such as labor shortages, an aging population, and the mounting pressure of digital and green transitions.
Focusing on Practical Support and ESG
Ms. Bui Thi Ninh, on behalf of BEA, highlighted specific collaborative initiatives with the ILO focused on:
Improving working environments and conditions.
Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
Promoting sustainable development through training and consultancy programs.
Ms. Ninh noted that the upcoming period would be one of rapid change and significant challenges for both VCCI-HCM and ILO. As the labor market fluctuates, VCCI-HCM has proactively implemented various activities to help businesses improve labor management, foster industrial relations, and adopt ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices to meet new international market requirements.
Expanding Strategic Cooperation
The two organizations also explored opportunities to expand their cooperation from central to local levels. Future priorities include:
Strengthening activities within the tripartite partnership framework.
Providing technical assistance for businesses undergoing digital and green transformations.
Enhancing labor relations, productivity, and workforce skills.
The working session marks a significant step in consolidating the partnership between VCCI-HCM and the ILO. By collaborating with the representative of employers in Vietnam's southern economic hub, this partnership will unlock numerous opportunities to support the business community in building sustainable labor relations and achieving long-term growth.