Vietnam’s manufacturing companies pushes for vaccination of workers
Three major manufacturing associations are calling for the vaccination of workers against COVID-19 due to the latter’s vulnerability to infection.
Vietnamese workers’ average salary rises in first quarter
Data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed that the average income of workers rose 5.7% in Q1 compared to Q4 of 2020.
Vietnam budgets US$260 million to train workers prone to unemployment
To upskill workers likely to lose their jobs due to COVID-19, the labour ministry has proposed a programme to train them.
Vietnam aims for e-government by 2025
Minister of information and communications Nguyen Manh Hung has said the country plans to implement a digital government by 2025.
Paradigm shift needed to close gender gap in Vietnam’s labour market
The pandemic has not only worsened existing gender inequalities, but also created new ones, said the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s labour ministry rejects proposal for raising minimum wage
The labour ministry has vetoed a proposal for hiking the country’s minimum wage this year, saying Vietnam has yet to recover from the pandemic.
SMEs in Vietnam to benefit from broader access to soft loans
A strong, effective and sustainable lending mechanism is important to remove credit barriers facing SMEs.
Ho Chi Minh city plans to add 3,600 workers to public workforce
The city government has requested permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs to employ 10,700 civil servants in 2021 instead of the 7,100 approved earlier.
IMF projects full recovery for Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia in 2021
Out of the six leading economies in Southeast Asia, three countries are expected to expand in 2021, while others will struggle to recover.
Vietnam’s GDP highest in Southeast Asia
Driven by rising exports, Vietnam’s economy has outperformed others in the Southeast Asian region through the pandemic.
Vietnam looks to South Korea for HR training support
HCMC Party Chief hopes South Korea will provide support in HR training in IT, AI, healthcare, tourism, urban management, automation and logistics.
Vietnam set for modest growth in 2020
Despite the impact of the COVID-19, Vietnam and Myanmar are the only two countries in ASEAN that are expected to register positive growth this year.
Vietnam set for modest economic growth in 2020
The South-East Asian country is continuing to feel the impact of the pandemic after record growth was recorded in the previous two years.
Setting businesses on the road to recovery in Asia-Pacific
The IFC has earmarked a series of financial aid initiatives to provide COVID-19 support for MSMEs in Asia-Pacific.
SMEs in Vietnam plan recovery from COVID-19
Despite the uncertainty presented by the pandemic, SMEs in Vietnam will continue with their investment plans.
COVID-19 halts business operations in Vietnam
More than 29,000 businesses have had to suspend operations in Vietnam in the first half of 2020, reported the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Tax rates in South East Asia: Philippines has highest tax
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Thai eSports startup predicts 10,000 jobs for the digital savvy
Bangkok-based Infofed will use a new injection of funds to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and spark job creation.
Vietnam boosts its global attraction
The Southeast Asian economy has grand plans to raise its retirement age, allow trade unions and become a leading innovation centre.
Vietnam scrambles to meet skilled labour demand
As the biggest benefactor of the US-China trade war, Vietnam is feeling the squeeze as companies open manufacturing plants in the country.
Thailand and Vietnam fight to attract manufacturers
The two ASEAN economies both want to woo companies away from China amid its political and economic tensions.
Vietnam urged to increase minimum wages
Many say the minimum wage in Vietnam should rise this year, but there is dispute about how much of a jump can be afforded.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector faces recruitment boom
With more firms expected to relocate from China to Vietnam this year, there will likely be strong demand for labour in the latter.
Vietnam’s high labour costs putting off investors
Labour costs in Vietnam are among the highest in Southeast Asian countries, and poses the largest investment risk in the country.
New retirement age in Vietnam to take effect in 2021
The retirement age for male and female workers could increase from 60 and 55 at present to 62 and 60 respectively from 2021.
Most Vietnamese workers looking to change jobs in 2019
Most Vietnamese workers want to switch jobs in 2019 due to a lack of career advancement, according to a survey.
Vietnamese workers earn most in Japan and South Korea
Compared to Taiwan and the Middle East, a Vietnamese worker earned more working in Japan and South Korea in the 2010-2017 period.
Vietnam ranks 19th in best countries for expats globally
Vietnam has shown to be promising for expats who are seeking both opportunities and challenges to boost and develop their careers.