Attending the launching ceremony held at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Center by the municipal People’s Committee in coordination with Coteccons Construction Joint Stock Company were Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong and representatives of municipal departments, agencies, and sectors, along with more than 500 delegates representing enterprises and workers across the city.
Under the theme of strengthening risk control and improving working conditions, this year’s Action Month of Occupational Safety and Hygiene aims to create comprehensive improvements in safeguarding workers’ safety and health. Ho Chi Minh City is prioritizing the application of science and technology and digital transformation to enhance the effectiveness of early and proactive risk prevention, thereby contributing to sustainable economic growth.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong emphasized that economic growth is only truly meaningful when intertwined with the protection of workers' lives, health, and legitimate rights. As Ho Chi Minh City transforms into a 'mega-construction site' in 2026 with numerous key infrastructure projects underway, he urged agencies to prioritize safety at all worksites. The cultivation of a safety-first labor culture, he noted, must become an ingrained habit and a daily practice for both individuals and enterprises alike.
According to information released at the ceremony, in 2025, the country recorded 7,004 occupational accidents, down 15.47 percent compared to 2024. Material losses also declined sharply, from more than VND42.565 trillion (US$1.62 billion) to VND14.026 trillion (over US$533 million).
These results provide an important foundation for the country in general and HCMC in particular to further reduce occupational accidents and safeguard human resources in the new development phase.
On this occasion, the HCMC Department of Home Affairs mobilized 30 enterprises to provide 100 cash gifts to workers suffering from occupational accidents and facing difficult circumstances across the city.
