Opinion

Trade unions create solid trust when negotiating more benefits for workers

|

The proposal of the Trade Union of 19.5 One Member Limited Liability Company has helped more than 1,100 workers to increase their salary as a basis for paying social insurance by an additional 7% from June 1, 2026.

We cannot let UAVs become a threat in the sky

|

Two times UAVs were detected near Tan Son Nhat airport on the evening of August 11, causing operational disruptions, directly affecting 73 flights.

Understanding

|

He once took a ride on a technology car in the late afternoon. Throughout the journey, the phone attached to the driver's handlebars kept vibrating, it was his wife calling. Uncle just quickly glanced at me and texted a short line: "Running a ride, speaking at night". When he stopped in front of a long red light, Uncle turned back to look at me, forced a smile: "She is home alone and sad, calling is all talking nonsense". He doesn't know that nonsense with him might be important to his wife. And the excitement of wanting to talk now whether waiting until evening is still intact.

Workers are always at the center of Lao Dong Newspaper

|

97 years is a journey long enough for many things to change. Now, not only has the life of workers changed, the operating methods of the Trade Union have changed, but the way readers receive information is also very different from the time the first issue of Lao Dong Newspaper was published.

Reducing working hours must go hand in hand with increasing productivity

|

The proposal to build a roadmap to reduce normal working hours for private sector workers from 48 hours to 40-44 hours/week has received much agreement.

Culture and policy day towards people

|

The Politburo's unified selection of November 24th every year as "Vietnam Cultural Day" is a highlight in policy, taking people as the center of development.

Accountable consumption

|

The case of 800 tons of fresh noodles soaked in toxic chemicals and Ha Long canned goods produced from dirty meat that has just been exposed, has caused public outrage, sounding an alarm bell about the situation of food safety and hygiene.

Social housing for rent is a settlement strategy

|

Adjust social housing policies, promote rental housing to suit affordability, not follow the trend, not do it fragmentedly.

Gia Lai sends 100 officials to study postgraduate degrees: Study to practice

|

After more than half a year of operating the 2-level local government model, Gia Lai plans to send 100 cadres to train doctors and masters to serve the new apparatus.

Work with yourself

|

At some point in hopelessness when looking for external solutions, return to working with yourself with questions.

Run at the right rhythm

|

Living slowly in this era sounds good, but living quickly is a trendy habit. People talk fast, eat fast, work fast, love fast, get bored quickly.

A stricter and fairer labor market

|

The development goals to 2030 that the National Assembly has just set show that Vietnam is entering a period of growth that requires much higher quality than before.

Ban using public funds as Tet gifts

|

The Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee requests absolutely not to use public funds and public assets to give Tet gifts to leaders at all levels in any form.

Bending point

|

There are afternoons after work, taking the car out of the suffocating parking lot, blending into the crowd stuck in the smoke and car horns, suddenly you feel strangely empty. Not because of hunger, not because of heartbreak, just the feeling of wanting to text "I'm too tired, too bored" but browsing the directory for a while, seeing everyone busy with their private lives, you quietly put your phone in your pocket. There is a skill that no school teaches, and there are no international certificates, but if you lack it, growing up is a bit hard: Befriend yourself. Not the type of talking in front of the mirror and complimenting yourself "I look good today", but the ability to comfort and comfort yourself through normal, tiring days and having nothing to show off.

Pioneering and leading

|

When raising the issue of "shaping the long-term development model and growth trajectory of the country", the question is "Where will the core force be?

25 million international visitors and the quality problem

|

Welcoming 25 million international visitors in 2026, with total revenue of 1.125 million billion VND, is a great ambition and also a great pressure for Vietnam's tourism industry.

Building social housing at lightning speed to celebrate the Party Congress

|

The fact that the cumulative national target to date has only reached about 62% of the target of the Project to invest in building at least 1 million social housing units in the period 2021-2030 raises many issues.

Boring life

|

Every morning, when he just pulled his car out of the gate to join the bustling crowd, he saw his neighbor sitting there. Uncle had just received his retirement book early last month. The rattan chair was placed on the porch, a teapot with cold tea and the radio broadcasting traffic bulletins were as regular as breathing. Uncle looked at him, smiled and nodded, a gentle smile but something was a bit... too quiet.

Bravery

|

The youngest brother of the U23 Vietnam team has a moment to show a kind of bravery that not only young people today need to learn from.

A full Tet comes from the care of the Trade Union

|

The picture of taking care of Tet for union members and workers of this year's Trade Union organization shows the diversity and richness of approaches, even the right to choose.