57 of 120 rehabilitated prisoners have been hired by inclusive employers in the last year, as part of an initiative coined “Love Employers” by the government. The government has established a cross-departmental task force to help with the initiative. Under the assistance of the task force – comprising the prison and the Social Welfare Bureau – interested employers can conduct job interviews with prisoners prior to their release to ensure that they can start working immediately. In addition, the task force provides correctional and reintegration support for prisoners.
Gov’t expects to withdraw from rented office space by 2024
The government is gradually relocating its premises from private office spaces to government-owned office buildings. For example, parts of the Court of First Instance have been relocated to a dedicated building besides Nam Van Lake. The Public Prosecutions Office has also been moved to its own building. The 11-story new building opposite the Artyzen Grand Lapa Hotel will host some government branches, too. The Qingmao Building will also have 11 floors for government offices. At this rate of relocation, the government expects to move out entirely from private offices by 2024.
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