Dong Nai workers excited to return to work after Tet

After spending a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday with their families, tens of thousands of workers at industrial parks throughout Dong Nai province returned to their factories on the morning of February 23 (the 7th day of Tet). They were in a positive mood and eager for a bright new working year.

Reports from labor-intensive enterprises showed that the rate of workers returning to work on schedule was high. The working atmosphere was lively from early morning. Many companies held New Year gatherings and gave lucky money to encourage employees to engage in production actively.

The Grassroots Trade Union of Pou Chen Vietnam Enterprise Ltd. (Bien Hoa ward, Dong Nai province) welcomes employees back to work. Photo: N. Hoa

At Pou Chen Vietnam Enterprise Ltd. (Bien Hoa ward, Dong Nai province), on the first working day of the new year, more than 95% of the company’s workforce out of over 14,000 employees returned to work after the Tet holiday. The remainder are on maternity leave or approved leave.

To welcome workers back to work, company leaders and the Grassroots Trade Union greeted employees at the factory gate while providing snacks and drinks to help them regain energy for effective work.

Pou Chen Vietnam Enterprise Ltd. (Bien Hoa ward, Dong Nai province) welcomes workers back. Photo: N. Hoa

Nguyen Tan Phap, Chairman of the Grassroots Trade Union of Pou Chen Vietnam Enterprise Ltd., said that with various employee welfare policies from the company and the trade union, especially guaranteed salaries and Tet bonuses, numerous workers returned on time.

On the first working day of the year, employees began work with enthusiasm, determined to complete assigned tasks and accompany the enterprise’s development. The company currently has abundant orders, ensuring stable employment and income for workers.

Workers of Pou Chen Vietnam Enterprise Ltd. are excited to return to work after the Tet holiday. Photo: N. Hoa

Similarly, at TKG Taekwang Vina Joint Stock Company (Tran Bien ward, Dong Nai province), a large number of employees returned to work after the nine-day Tet holiday. In the cheerful atmosphere of the first days of spring, company leaders and the Trade Union visited the production lines to check in with workers while also distributing 200,000 VND in lucky money to each employee.

Notably, on the first working day of the year, aside from a small number of workers from distant hometowns who were brought back on Trade Union-supported buses, most employees were present at the factory, reaching about 98%. With upbeat momentum and lively competitive spirit from the very start of the new year, the production lines are expected to quickly stabilize and achieve high productivity in the early days of operations.

Nguyen Thi Lan shared, “After the Tet holiday, returning to the company and meeting my colleagues again makes me very happy. The company cares by giving lucky money, so everyone has more motivation to work."

Dinh Sy Phuc, Chairman of the Grassroots Trade Union of TKG Taekwang Vina Joint Stock Company (Tran Bien ward, Dong Nai province), gives lucky money to workers. Photo courtesy of the union

Other labor-intensive enterprises, such as Chang Shin Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Tan Trieu ward) and Pou Sung Vietnam Co., Ltd. (An Vien commune), also resumed operations on the morning of February 23 after the Tet holiday.

Enterprises have actively prepared their production plans, securing adequate orders right from the start of the year. With renewed spirit and determination, employees quickly resumed their duties, aiming to achieve the 2026 production and business targets while contributing meaningfully to the province’s socio‑economic growth.

By Nguyen Hoa – Translated by Minh Hong, Minho