Sdg 8 - decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Twelve targets within SDG 8 aim to ensure economic growth can be beneficial for everyone. Ethical and sustainable employment practices, policies to aid small enterprises, economic resource efficiency and equal pay are some of the areas this SDG aims to improve and achieve.

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RESEARCH

Research areas

Lac Hong University’s SDG 8 research focuses on sustainable economic growth, green finance and banking, digital financial inclusion, SMEs, employment, workplace well-being, tourism, renewable energy, and the digital economy. Studies also examine investment, innovation, institutional development, consumer behavior, inequality, and community participation, generating evidence for inclusive, resilient, low-carbon development pathways.

EDUCATION

Preparing LHU Students for Future Workforce Readiness

Lac Hong University strengthens students’ career readiness through progressive workplace exposure. During the first two years, students undertake company visits and observational placements to understand professional environments. In the final two years, they complete internships lasting over one month at domestic companies, foreign enterprises in Vietnam, or international companies abroad.

Employment Opportunities for Students

Lac Hong University expands student employment through part-time jobs, on-campus roles, paid internships, Job Board listings, Career Fairs, and partnerships with over 1,000 employers. Domestic and international pathways, including placements in Japan, help students gain income, workplace experience, professional skills, and stronger transitions from study to decent work after graduation.

OPERATIONS

Living Wage

Lac Hong University ensures all staff and faculty receive salaries meeting or exceeding the local living wage benchmark. Its minimum salary is approximately 4.34% above the 2025 Region II benchmark, excluding overtime and allowances. Regular salary reviews and tuition support for postgraduate study further strengthen employees’ financial and professional well-being.

Labour Union

Lac Hong University Labour Union represents and protects all employees, including women and international staff. Established in 2000, it supports employee rights, participates in university governance, promotes professional ethics, and provides inclusive benefits and activities. Its elected 2023–2028 Executive Committee and Inspection Committee strengthen representation, accountability, participation, and workplace well-being.

Employmnt Policies on Non-Discrimination, Modern Slavery and Pay Equity

Lac Hong University’s employment framework promotes fair, inclusive and ethical work by prohibiting discrimination, forced labour, trafficking and exploitation, while supporting equal pay for work of equal value. It applies transparent recruitment, remuneration and promotion criteria, monitors gender pay equity, protects complainants, and requires corrective action where disparities or violations.

Employment practice appeal process

Lac Hong University (LHU) has an established and documented Appeal Process, issued under Decision No. 775/QĐ-ĐHLH dated August 10, 2023 by the Rector. This process applies to all individuals and units within the university and ensures employees can formally appeal decisions related to their rights, working conditions, or pay. Complaints are received, reviewed, and resolved by the Education Inspection Office, with clear steps including receipt of complaint, verification, formation of an investigation committee, dialogue with concerned parties, and issuance of a written resolution by the Rector. All cases are documented and archived by the Verification Team and the Education Inspection Office, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with Vietnamese labor and administrative law.

Employment practice labour rights

Lac Hong University promotes labour rights through its annual Employee Conference, enabling staff dialogue, representation, and participation in university governance. Through the Labour Union, employees exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining, with agreements negotiated transparently and inclusively. These practices strengthen workplace democracy, employee welfare, accountability, and decent work standards.

ENGAGEMENT

Career Development for Faculty and Staff

At Lac Hong University, faculty and staff career development is supported through continuous professional training in teaching, AI, curriculum design, quality assurance, student advising, research, international publishing, intellectual property, digital communication, and interpersonal skills. Annual programmes, workshops, and targeted training strengthen professional competence, adaptability, innovation, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Career Development for the Wider Community

Lac Hong Univesiy upports career development for the wider community through diverse learning and professional upskilling opportunities. Programmes span digital technologies, engineering, entrepreneurship, innovation, office skills, teacher development, and community capacity-building. Delivered through free courses, workshops, international training, and local outreach, these initiatives strengthen employability, competence, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. These initiatives strengthen professional capabilities for workers, educators, entrepreneurs, youth, and local communities.