Japan needs more guest workers
More Vietnamese workers are expected to work in Japan this year, according to the Department of Overseas Labour Management.
The department approved labour contracts for 1,900 guest workers in October, 1,999 in November and 1,720 in December last year.
Pham Do Nhat Tan, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Association of Manpower Supply, said over the past few months, Japanese partners have placed large orders for guest workers, (50-100 employees per order).
Hoang Van Hung, general director of the Tourist, Trade and Labour Export Joint-Stock Company, said Japan is a demanding market for high-skilled workers.
On average, only 10 to 15 Vietnamese workers are qualified to meet job requirements from each Japanese company order.
Hung estimated that some 200 Vietnamese workers would be sent to Japan this year.
Last year, Japan recruited 8,775 workers from Vietnam.