According to Lai Chau Department of Home Affairs, in 2025, the province has actively connected, searched for the labor market and advised on the implementation of job creation for 10,134 workers, exceeding the plan by 7.1%.
Each year, the province has about 18,000-20,000 workers leaving the province to find jobs, mainly working in industrial parks in the North and the southern provinces.
Of which, in 2025 alone, 23,019 workers will go to work outside the province.
In addition, the province is also interested in implementing labor export work well, according to long-term contracts and seasonal contracts.
Most recently, in August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs advised the Provincial People's Committee to sign a cooperation agreement with the two localities of Korea, bringing the total number of localities in Korea that Lai Chau is cooperating with to 3.
The number of workers working abroad in 2025 will reach 628 workers, exceeding the assigned plan by nearly 300%.

Speaking at the 2025 Job Fair, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy - Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs of Lai Chau province emphasized the important role of the fair in connecting supply and demand.
"This job fair is organized to help workers receive advice and career orientation; learn about job positions that suit their abilities, qualifications, and strengths.
At the same time, people can grasp official information about vocational training, vocational conversion and labor export" - Ms. Thuy said.
According to the leader of the Department of Home Affairs, this is a good opportunity for localities and businesses, this is an opportunity to access direct labor resources of Lai Chau province to serve production and business activities.
At 20 consulting booths within the framework of the Fair, representatives of enterprises directly introduced recruitment needs, salary levels, working conditions and benefits.
Representatives of workers working abroad who have returned home share their experiences and experiences in working abroad and the positive changes of their family after a period of working abroad.