Hai Phong acts as a bridge for workers seeking jobs overseas

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During a visit home to Vinh Hai commune, Luong Trung Hieu, born in 2004 and then working at a port, heard a local loudspeaker announcement about overseas job recruitment.

He joined others in visiting the commune People’s Committee office to learn about the jobs, costs and procedures from local authorities and companies. Just over a month later, he arrived in Taiwan to live and work.

“I had considered working overseas before but was concerned about scams and could not find a reliable provider. When I saw the program introduced by local authorities acting as a bridge, I decided to go,” Hieu said.

Local authorities have remained in contact and provided support when needed. The process from application to departure took just over a month, with costs amounting to several tens of millions of dong, excluding deposits. Hieu said he plans to continue working long term in Taiwan.

Many others in Hai Phong have also found success overseas, highlighting the role of grassroots authorities in connecting workers with licensed companies, helping reduce risks.

Close coordination to benefit workers

Two - level local authorities in Hai Phong have in recent years worked closely with businesses to strengthen their role as a reliable bridge for overseas employment.

Tien Lang commune is among the localities that have connected many workers with overseas job opportunities. Officials from the commune’s Culture and Social Affairs department have actively coordinated with companies, particularly in raising awareness of quality overseas employment programs.

“Following guidance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, we have widely disseminated recruitment information across platforms and media channels, and worked closely with businesses to guide workers through procedures, especially during the documentation process,” said Vu Thi Thao, deputy head of the commune’s Culture and Social Affairs department.

With support from local authorities, labor export companies have found it easier to recruit and send workers abroad.

Pham Quang Khanh, head of recruitment at Vietnam International Human Resources JSC, said the company receives strong support from local authorities during the recruitment process.

“On average, we send about 20 workers from Hai Phong abroad each year with support from local authorities. With the two-tier local government system, coordination has become more efficient and beneficial for workers,” Khanh said.

Authorities are expected to continue strengthening their role as a bridge, working closely with businesses to help more workers access safe and convenient overseas employment opportunities.

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