A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation on mobility of experts, skilled workers, and seasonal workers from Vietnam to work in Finland was signed on January 13 by Vietnam's Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, and Finland's Minister for Employment Arto Olavi Satonen, from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Spanning five years, the MoU establishes a framework for labor migration partnership within the respective jurisdictions of both nations. This partnership adheres to the current laws, procedures, and resources of both countries while respecting international norms and standards.

The cooperation is anchored in promoting transparent, ethical, and sustainable practices. It aims to prevent exploitation and abuse while ensuring compliance with the legal frameworks of both nations.

Since late 2023, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has approved applications from three Vietnamese service enterprises to supply 134 workers, including 65 women, to Finland. To date, 55 of these workers have started their employment in the country, earning a stable monthly income of €1,500 to 2,000, along with favorable working conditions and social benefits.

Currently, approximately 700,000 Vietnamese workers have been employed in 40 countries and territories across more than 30 different occupational fields.