Amid continued volatility in the global economy, the first six months of 2026 saw a decline in the sending of Vietnamese workers abroad under contracts compared with the same period last year.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reported that Viet Nam sent 53,159 workers abroad under labour contracts between January and May, achieving 47.5% of its annual target.

Viet Nam dispatched 53,159 workers abroad under labour contracts during January - May, hitting 47.5% of its full-year target, reported the Ministry of Home Affairs.