For me personally, Lao Dong Newspaper is a close, intimate and predestined press agency. Through many years of collaborating, exchanging and sharing about economic issues, businesses, jobs, wages, labor productivity, social security, I always clearly feel in the people of Lao Dong Newspaper a serious professional spirit, firm political bravery and special sensitivity to issues arising from life.
From the breath of life to policy recommendations
One of the most prominent imprints of Lao Dong Newspaper is the ability to bring voices from real life into the process of building and perfecting policies. Policies on labor, employment, wages, social insurance, worker housing, occupational safety and health or vocational training often directly affect tens of millions of people. However, there may always be gaps between regulations in documents and the implementation process. It is the press, through investigations, surveys, dialogues and reflections of specific cases, that helps management agencies identify that gap.
Lao Dong Newspaper has played well the role of a "social sensor", early detecting problems arising in labor relations; inadequacies in salaries, insurance, working conditions; difficulties of workers when losing jobs, transferring jobs or encountering labor accidents. From a personal story, Lao Dong Newspaper expands into issues of the industry, of the locality or of the entire economy to make policy recommendations.
The value of these articles is not only in reflecting the phenomenon correctly, but also in the ability to analyze the causes, consult experts, managers, trade union organizations, businesses and workers. In policy making, the most important thing is not only to have one more document, but whether that policy will go into life or not. Lao Dong Newspaper has contributed to verifying the effectiveness of policies through the actual experiences of people, businesses and workers. This is a responsible form of social criticism, helping policies to be more practical, more feasible and more humane.
Protecting workers is also accompanying businesses
There is a view that protecting workers' rights and protecting business interests are two opposing goals. In fact, it is completely not so. A business that wants to develop sustainably must build harmonious labor relations, a stable staff and a respectful working environment. When workers are guaranteed salaries, benefits, safety, learning opportunities and career development, they will be more attached, more creative and have higher productivity.
Conversely, businesses with competitiveness, good governance and stable markets have conditions to create jobs, increase income and provide long-term care for workers. Therefore, workers and businesses are not two opposing sides, but two entities that create value for the economy together.
Over the years, Lao Dong Newspaper has shown this balanced approach. Besides resolutely speaking out against acts of violating workers' rights, the newspaper also reflects the legitimate difficulties of businesses such as lack of capital, lack of orders, increased input costs, lack of skilled labor, administrative procedures and pressure of technology transformation.
The newspaper pays significant attention to business models that take good care of workers' lives, build corporate culture, organize dialogues at workplaces and sign collective labor agreements.
For the small and medium-sized business community, the companionship of Lao Dong Newspaper is even more meaningful. The press's timely provision of policy information, warning of legal risks, introducing good governance models and connecting business voices with management agencies helps businesses reduce compliance costs, proactively adjust strategies and develop healthier.
Not just reflecting but directly acting
A precious feature of Lao Dong Newspaper is the spirit of not stopping at reporting. The newspaper also directly organizes many activities to support workers, provide legal advice, health care and connect social resources.
In 2026, Lao Dong Newspaper has coordinated with the Vietnam Bar Federation to implement a free legal advice program for thousands of workers, focusing on practical issues such as labor contracts, wages, social insurance, unemployment insurance, occupational safety and health and civil transactions directly related to workers' lives. When workers understand the law, they know how to protect themselves, and also understand more clearly their obligations, discipline and responsibilities in the business.
Along with that, the activities of the Golden Heart Fund of Labor have become a bridge of compassion, supporting workers and laborers in difficult circumstances, families injured in accidents, dangerous diseases and people affected by natural disasters and storms.
Over 97 years of construction and growth, Lao Dong Newspaper has built a valuable asset, which is the trust of employees, the respect of the business community and prestige with policy-making agencies.
I believe that, with its glorious tradition, professional bravery and constantly innovating spirit, Lao Dong Newspaper will continue to be a reliable voice of workers and laborers; a companion of responsibility for businesses; a quality policy criticism forum and an active force contributing to building a self-reliant and sustainable economy.
