Japanese market - traditional market of Vietnamese labor

The Japanese Government is committed to creating happier and better living conditions for Vietnamese workers to help them contribute more effectively to Japanese society and the economy, according to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Naoki Ito.

"Vietnamese workers are highly valued by Japanese businesses for their adaptability and ability to quickly familiarise themselves with new working environments and production operations," he said in a recent interview with the media.

About 430,000 Vietnamese are currently working in Japan under various visa statuses, including technical interns/trainees, specified skilled workers, engineers, and specialists.

According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), half of all Vietnamese workers going abroad in recent years have chosen Japan.

Vietnamese workers primarily work in manufacturing sectors such as mechanical engineering, textiles, footwear, and electronics assembly, which account for 80% of the workforce. The remainder are employed in construction, agriculture, fisheries, and services.