Vietnam-Finland sign cooperation agreement on sending skilled labour

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung held talks with Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen, in Hanoi, on January 13.
Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung and Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen at the signing ceremony. (Photo: Molisa)
Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung and Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen at the signing ceremony. (Photo: Molisa)

This is an activity within the framework of the visit to Vietnam by Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland Arto Olavi Satonen.

Arto Olavi Satonen led a delegation to visit Vietnam from January 13 to 15, 2025. He attended many events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to promote the Finland-Vietnam relationship.

The visit opens up extensive cooperation directions and career opportunities in Finland for Vietnamese workers in fields such as technology, industry and healthcare.

Overview of the meeting. (Photo: Molisa)

Overview of the meeting. (Photo: Molisa)

At the meeting, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung highly appreciated the recent cooperation between Vietnam and Finland.

Since the end of 2023, the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has approved the registration of three Vietnamese service enterprises with contracts to supply 134 workers (including 65 women) to work in Finland. To date, 55 workers have gone to work in Finland, with a stable income of 1,500 to 2,000 EUR per month, good working conditions and social welfare.

Finland is keen to strengthen cooperation between our two countries to help international businesses and professionals connect, said Arto Olavi Satonen, Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland.

He added that Finland affirms the country will continue to be a reliable partner in international recruitment while providing a high quality of life and diverse career opportunities.

After the talks, the two Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland.

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