Da Nang Faces Sanitation Worker Shortage and Low Wages, City Seeks Solutions
Da Nang City, Vietnam, is grappling with a severe shortage of sanitation workers due to an aging workforce and low wages. Workers, who handle 8-10 tons of trash daily, earn less than VND 6 million (approx. $240 USD) per month. The city is exploring solutions including revising contract prices and selecting contractors through bidding to improve worker conditions.
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