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HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam, 29 January 2024 – Sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) are pressing issues in the worldwide garment industry, which were likely further exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic as individuals grappled with heightened economic and social difficulties. In Viet Nam, efforts to tackle and eradicate sexual harassment and GBV across the…

An innovative programme is allowing Better Work to build capability and promote sustainable compliance in the country’s garment factories. Phan Thi Trang works in compliance at the Minh Anh-Kim Lien factory. Her job regularly requires her to deliver training to her fellow workers. In the past, she has struggled with her communication skills. “Before, I…

As Better Work Viet Nam reflects on a legacy of collaboration with social partners in the garment industry, we consider key milestones and look to the future. In 2009, Viet Nam was emerging as a key player in the global garment industry, with the sector contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth and providing jobs…

This year, Better Work marks 15 years of operations in Viet Nam. The Poong In Vina factory has been with the programme almost from day one. The Poong In Vina Co., Ltd., located in the Binh Duong province, is one of 34 of the approximately 500 factories enrolled with Better Work Viet Nam recognized as…

Better Work marked 15 years of operations and impact in Viet Nam with a ceremony held in Hanoi on 4 December 2024. The event was attended by nearly 60 delegates, including senior leaders from the programme’s tripartite partner organizations – the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA), the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and…