Intensive industries eager to narrow recruitment gaps
July 27, 2022 | 18:42
Although the labour market in the second quarter has shown more signs of recovery than in the first, the trend of job-hopping and freelancing of a large number of workers since the pandemic has caused many businesses to continue their personnel search.
Q1 unemployment rate drops: GSO
May 02, 2022 | 14:20
Unemployment in the first quarter of 2022 shrank by 130,000 to around 1.3 million from the previous quarter, reflecting a labour market post-pandemic recovery, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Labour conundrum leaves enterprises struggling with Lunar New Year demand
January 28, 2022 | 17:00
Workers taking leave early to return to their hometown before Lunar New Year is causing an imbalance between supply and demand in the labour market and creating more burdens for businesses, especially in the service sector.
Labour market prepares for post-holiday season
January 28, 2022 | 14:00
While the labour market in the first quarter of 2022 is expecting positive changes in recruitment demand, overall unemployment and underemployment rates are expected to be even higher than last year.
Elderly people offering rising presence in labour market
December 27, 2021 | 08:32
The number of elderly people wishing to return to the labour market continues to increase as many, at the current retirement age, are still healthy enough to carry on working.
Digital era altering management of the labour market
December 14, 2021 | 11:00
Developing the labour market to adapt to the digital transformation process is both a challenge, but also opens up many opportunities for a country with more than a quarter of the population participating in the labour force like Vietnam.
Labour market faces mounting challenges
March 03, 2021 | 09:00
Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for foreign investors as several of the world’s largest technology corporations plan to shift their production chains to Vietnam, leading to certain changes in the structure and productivity of the labour market.
Uncertain recovery following labour market crisis
March 03, 2021 | 00:24
The latest analysis of the impact the pandemic had on the labour market by the International Labour Organization (ILO) records massive damage to working hours and income, with prospects for a recovery in 2021 remaining uneven and uncertain, unless early improvements are supported by human-centred recovery policies.
Vietnamese labour market on right track for recovery
January 13, 2021 | 09:00
Although the pandemic remains complicated globally, Vietnam’s labour market has shown signs of recovery as businesses take on new recruitment to prepare for business in 2021.
A digital balance to enhance engagement for employees
December 28, 2020 | 09:48
In a tight labour market, organisations are increasingly concerned with creating an environment that engages employees and attracts and retains key resources.
Labour market posts signs of recovery in Q3
October 07, 2020 | 10:19
More jobs were created in the third quarter of this year on the back of the country’s economic resurgence, a press conference held by the General Statistics Office (GSO) on October 6 heard.
Nearly 100,000 people claim unemployment benefits each month
August 24, 2020 | 08:56
There were nearly 100,000 people applying for unemployment benefits each month this year while the monthly average in 2019 was just 60,000-70,000, according to an official of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
Nearly 21 million workers in ASEAN-6 to lose jobs due to pandemic
April 28, 2020 | 15:02
Analysts from BofA Global Research estimated that about 7 percent of total employees, or 20.7 million, in ASEAN-6 economies could be laid off due to the COVID-19.
Businesses in dire need of skilled workers
April 21, 2020 | 13:53
Vietnam’s labour market is in desperate need of high-qualified and skilled workers, experts have said.
Labour market records positive figures in six months
July 11, 2019 | 11:04
The General Statistics Office (GSO) has reported encouraging data in the labour market in the first six months of 2019, including unemployment decline and income improvement.
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