“Better Work Vietnam is proud to have made significant impacts on the garment industry over the past ten years. Going forward, we are committed to leveraging the impacts of our programme by pursuing a more sustainable approach with deeper engagement with our stakeholders. Innovation will be the spirit of our team and sustainability will be the core of our work in Vietnam. We look forward to continuing this exciting journey in partnership with all stakeholders.” Ms Nguyen Hong Ha – Head Better Work in Asia

Better Work Vietnam’s latest annual report highlights factories’ assessment results, improvement efforts, and key initiatives from the past year. Our report details how Better Work Vietnam has expanded by more than 7.5% in 2019. The programme worked with the ILO Vietnam office to support the government in the development of a new Labour Code and has been educating managers and workers in its implementation. Many clothing factories are now facing serious challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the long-term impact is difficult to predict, social dialogue and compliance with labor laws are key for the ongoing development of the country. The 2019 Annual Report has a revamped design, intended to enable quick insights for readers into the recent progress and remaining challenges in the garment sector in Vietnam.