Hanoi, May 2025 – As part of the official visit to Vietnam, Israel’s Minister of Labor along with Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leaders of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and representatives from Central Construction Joint Stock Company.
And representatives from various press agencies and senior personnel from the parties.
Prime Minister Chinh called for deeper collaboration in scientific innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship. He also proposed that Israel support Vietnam in technology development, while Vietnam offers Israel a high-quality labor force. The Prime Minister requested that both sides expedite negotiations and sign the Vietnam-Israel Labor Agreement no later than June 2025. He also emphasized the importance of establishing effective implementation frameworks, training programs in professional skills, language, cultural integration, and legal education. He encouraged expanding bilateral cooperation in new fields, including software design.
On the afternoon of May 20, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang held a meeting with Minister H.E. Mr. Yoav Ben Tzur to discuss cooperation between the two ministries. Deputy Minister Thang proposed that both parties work closely to finalize and sign an agreement regarding the recruitment of Vietnamese workers for specific sectors in Israel.
This event marks a historic milestone as Central becomes one of only four international contractors licensed by the Israeli government to rebuild infrastructure, housing for Israeli people.
In a highly competitive selection process involving 34 international contractors, Central emerged as the only representative from Vietnam to be granted an operational licence in Israel, alongside three other global construction companies. This achievement reflects Central’s outstanding technical expertise, professionalism, and ability to meet global standards.
“I am impressed by the professionalism, the safety of the construction site, the technical skill of the workforce, the organized material logistics, and the high construction quality of Central. This reinforces Central’s brand image in the Vietnamese market and affirms its strategic vision and global development orientation—particularly now as it prepares to enter the Israeli market.” said the minister.
H.E. Mr. Israel Uzan, director general of the Israeli Ministry of Labour, also emphasised: “I highly appreciated the execution speed, adherence to deadlines, construction quality, and safety commitment. The value Central brings to Vietnam’s construction sector will surely be welcomed in international markets, including Israel,”
To set up a foundation for the reconstruction process, Central’s leadership team, in close coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, conducted extensive field surveys in Israel. These visits focused on assessing living conditions, housing, and working environments for the Vietnamese workforce. The goal is not only to provide optimal support, but also to create a safe, professional environment where Vietnamese talent can thrive.
This dedicated preparation underscores Central’s deep commitment to safeguarding workers’ rights and enhancing quality of life, while also reflecting the company’s strategic global vision and sense of responsibility on the international stage.
Central – Carrying the Vietnamese Spirit Abroad
Central’s selection by the Israeli government is more than recognition of a company’s capability, it’s testament to the stature of Vietnamese enterprises in fields demanding world-class standards and competence. Central is not just going to Israel to build structures, it carries a larger mission: to build trust, affirm its brand, and embody the image of the Vietnamese people – resilient, disciplined, and full of aspiration.
