People in Vietnam are discussing shorter working hours. One province suggested that private workers should work 40-44 hours per week, like government workers. Right now, private workers can work up to 48 hours per week under the law. Some companies already let workers finish earlier each day. They want to keep good workers and help them rest more.
Experts say shorter hours can help workers feel less stressed and spend more time with family. But businesses need time to prepare. Many factories still need workers to do overtime to finish orders. If hours are cut too fast, some companies might move to other countries. Workers also need higher basic pay so they do not depend on overtime money.