Received: 27-03-2024 / Accepted: 12-06-2024
Migrant labor of ethnic minorities in Vietnam has become a common phenomenon in recent years.. This study focused on researching the issues of migrant workers in the informal sector in the construction sector in Hanoi. Using a qualitative, participatory analysis method, the findings of this study show that the migration motivation of ethnic minority groups was mainly job opportunities and income. The freelance ethnic migrant workers in the construction sector faced difficult working conditions, minimal living conditions, various risks without protection, and challenges in integrating their life in Hanoi.