From 10 September 2026, a new regulation will officially take effect concerning Vietnamese workers employed abroad under contracts. Under Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP, workers who voluntarily remain abroad unlawfully after their employment contract or vocational training contract has ended may face a fine of between VND 80 million and VND 100 million, where the circumstances fall within Article 53. This is particularly important for Vietnamese technical intern trainees and workers in Japan, Sou...
From 1 April 2027, Japan will begin implementing the Employment for Skill Development (Ikusei Shūrō) programme, which will gradually replace the long-standing Technical Intern Training Program (TITP). This marks one of the most significant reforms in Japan's system for accepting foreign workers, aiming to address labour shortages caused by an ageing population while developing a more skilled workforce. According to information released by the Vietnam Department of Overseas Labour (DOLAB) and...
A Story After Seven Years in Japan: V.N. Hoàng, a former Vietnamese international student, once shared his journey after spending seven years in Japan. "I studied Automotive Engineering in Aichi Prefecture. In my third year at university, while many of my classmates chose part-time jobs in restaurants, warehouses, or convenience stores because they paid better, I decided to apply for an internship at an authorised dealership of a Japanese automobile manufacturer. The allowa...
Vietnamese Workers Rescue People During the Kumamoto Earthquake Vietnamese International Student Honoured for Saving a Life in Japan Two Vietnamese Young Men Brave Rough Seas to Rescue Japanese Children During Summer Holiday YOU MAY BE THE FIRST VIETNAMESE PERSON THEY EVER MEET Once, before a departure briefing, I asked the entire class a very simple question. "Who will be the first person you meet when you arrive in Japan?" Some answered, "My supervisor." Others said, "My te...
Recent reports of the earthquake in Japan have caused understandable concern among many families in Vietnam. After seeing news reports or videos on social media, many parents immediately try to call their children who are studying or working in Japan. However, in many cases, phone calls cannot get through or there is no immediate response. In reality, temporary communication disruptions after a natural disaster are quite common. Mobile networks may become overloaded, power outages ...
Song Da TOHOKU is closely monitoring developments following the earthquake that struck Japan on 28 July 2026, which has affected the daily lives of many people in the impacted areas. At this difficult time, the Board of Directors and all employees of Song Da TOHOKU would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts and best wishes to the people of Japan, especially to the individuals, families, and communities affected by this natural disaster. We sincerely hope that everyone remains safe and that ...