08-12-2015 09:49
ESET®, a global pioneer in proactive protection for more than two decades, yesterday released the ESET Vietnam Cyber-Savviness Report 2015 showing that users in Vietnam have low cybersecurity awareness and do not take adequate preventive measures, which could make them vulnerable to cyber threats.
30-05-2024 18:24
Cybersecurity experts from OPSWAT, a pioneering enterprise in critical infrastructure protection, on May 30 shared insights on implementing advanced security technologies to safeguard information systems and critical infrastructure at the 6th Vietnam Security Summit 2024.
08-09-2022 14:00
With the international labour force shifting to younger demographics, demand for upskilling and professional empowerment is on the rise – but some employers are being slow to adapt.
23-05-2022 16:13
Do only those with excellent English proficiency, an advanced degree, and the will to work abroad have the opportunity to become global workers?
02-01-2022 17:16
Promoting human resource development (HRD), particularly skills for modern industry and innovation, was one area of significance highlighted in Vietnam’s Socioeconomic Development Strategy for the 2011-2020 period – and strengthening HRD remains a priority for the foreseeable future.
26-07-2011 09:28
Vietnam plans to increase the rate of trained workforce from 40 per cent in 2010 to 70 per cent in the next ten years in a bid to create more competitive advantages for the country in international integration process.
19-07-2011 08:48
US networking giant Cisco on Monday said it will eliminate 6,500 jobs, cutting its global workforce by nine per cent as part of a move to slash its annual operating costs.
22-07-2020 15:30
Thousands of young people in Vietnam are preparing to enter an extremely challenging labour market with job opportunities continuing to shrink.
01-05-2019 14:00
Vietnam is in a huge need of upskilling the local workforce to prepare them well for growing future demand among domestic private companies and foreign investors. Simon Matthews, country manager of ManpowerGroup Vietnam, Thailand, and the Middle East, provides analysis into the trend of labour recruitment in Vietnam, as well as possible impact of landmark free trade agreements on the local labour market ahead.
28-03-2011 09:43
A project to turn Vietnam into an information and communication technology powerhouse, launched by Vietnamese government, means the nation will need at least one million skilled IT workers by 2020.
12-09-2016 09:20
The 21st century workplace is experiencing swift changes due to globalisation and technology. As this phenomenon continues, Jaideep Iyengar, commercial HR lead for Asia and Australia-New Zealand at Monsanto Company, spoke with VIR’s Nam Phuong on new competencies required for modern employees.
26-01-2011 08:46
Yahoo! said Tuesday it is laying off one per cent of its workforce, or some 130 employees, in the latest job cuts at the struggling internet portal.
30-08-2010 11:12
Poor quality staff is darkening Vietnam’s bright tourism prospects.
15-07-2024 19:32
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued directives in July for two ministries, focusing on developing the semiconductor sector’s workforce.
02-06-2024 09:00
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has signed an MoU to provide training and improve VIB’s human resource capacity. Ren Varma, head of mainland Southeast Asia for the ACCA, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the dynamic and evolving finance and accounting landscape in Southeast Asia, while also addressing challenges such as the need for skilled professionals and compliance with international standards.