Vietnam: government to inspect garment factories

The Vietnamese government, more specific its ministry of labor, war invalids and social affairs, kicked off a campaign last week in Ho Chi Minh City to carry out major inspections of garment factories, to be completed by October. The nationwide inspections will cover 150 garment factories in 12 cities and provinces by October and will focus on working conditions and labour safety, specifically overtime work, salaries and allowances, safety equipment, emergency exits, electricity risks, work environment and plans and training for labor safety, according to Thanhnien News.