Vietnamese Workers' Overseas Employment Costs Remain High, Equivalent to 4.5 Months' Income
The average cost for Vietnamese workers to work abroad in 2025 is nearly 126 million VND, equivalent to 4.5 months of income, with over half requiring loans, according to a report by the General Statistics Office and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). While costs have decreased since 2021, they remain a significant burden for many workers.
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