Tien Giang (VNA), Jan. 13 -- The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has taken measures to create jobs for 16 ,000 labourers and send 300 people to work abroad in 2021, according to the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

The province aims to reduce the unemployment rate in urban areas to less than 4 percent this year.

To provide jobs for labourers, the province will provide soft loans to help create jobs and encourage labourers to participate in the province's overseas work programmes.

The province will also introduce jobs to labourers via its Job Introduction Centre and vocational skill training centres.

It will provide vocational skills for labourers based on the requirements of companies so they can find ...