All Vietnamese apprentices in Ishikawa confirmed safe following quake
Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan has officially
confirmed that all Vietnamese apprentices in the Japanese prefecture of
Ishikawa remain safe following the earthquake on January 1.
On
January 15, the embassy announced ongoing efforts to assist Vietnamese workers
in resettling their lives in the affected prefecture.
Phan
Tien Hoang, First Secretary and head of the embassy’s Labour Management
Department, assured that since the earthquake occurred, the embassy has been
actively gathering information about Vietnamese workers. They have been providing
relief supplies and collaborating with labour unions to relocate workers to safe
shelters.
He
noted that a majority of Japanese firms in Ishikawa have expressed their
continued interest in hiring Vietnamese workers to contribute to reconstruction
efforts.
The
embassy urged the Organisation for Technical Intern Training (OTIT) of Japan to
expedite support measures for foreign workers, including those from Vietnam.
The
OTIT said in cases enterprises require an extended period to resume operations,
labour unions will consider finding new jobs for apprentices, and the OTIT commits
to expediting this process as quickly as possible.
Additionally, the OTIT has posted information on its official website in multiple languages,
including Vietnamese, along with contact numbers for foreign apprentices to
reach out in case of difficulties./.