20 years ago, Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA established an office in Vietnam, a testament to the enduring solidarity between Australian workers and their Vietnamese counterparts. From supporting women leaders to promoting workers’ health and safety, the Vietnam office has been working hard.

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From January 2026, none of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) projects will be permitted to use asbestos-containing materials of any kind. This landmark decision follows a robust four-year campaign, led by trade unions in the region, including the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), with the support of Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA.