Mai affirmed they are valuable, necessary contributions to Vietnam during itsrenewal process, thus contributing to harmonising international commitmentsthat the country has engaged during law implementation at a reception for ILODirector Chang-hee Lee in Hanoi on August 16.
The ILO Director, for his part, said ILO in Vietnam is trying to connect andassociate with Vietnam in addressing problems in issues related to workers andlabour relations.
The ILO is piloting some initiatives in small- and medium-sized enterprises insouthern Dong Nai and Binh Duong provinces, aiming to improve labourproductivity and raise workers’ income, he said, adding the initiatives areexpected to expanded to the groups of garment, wood processing, electronics andseafood businesses.
He shared Mai’s opinions on salary, retirement age and overtime, saying thatthey are also the ILO’s interest, and his organisation will continue helping Vietnamin completing related policies and laws.-VNA