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Why skillset matters in Industry 4.0

Vietnam is entering a new development decade amid global changes, with disruptive Industry 4.0 technologies widely influencing society and economic development, which requires growing demand in qualified human resources. Simon Matthews, country manager of ManpowerGroup in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Middle East, talks about the labour recruitment trend, and how to prepare for the requirements of automation and digitalisation.
vocational schools colleges expect 80 percent of graduates to find jobs

Vocational schools, colleges expect 80 percent of graduates to find jobs

More than 80 percent of graduates at most colleges and vocational training schools in HCM City this year have found jobs, according to the city’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
new robert walters salary survey indicates high demand for tech talent

New Robert Walters salary survey indicates high demand for tech talent

Robert Walters Salary Survey 2020 shows hiring levels in Vietnam remain healthy. The country continues to see increasing demand for tech talent, experienced senior professionals with a good understanding of the local culture, and manufacturing professionals.
banks launch recruitment drives to prepare for year end

Banks launch recruitment drives to prepare for year-end

Several banks have recently announced they would recruit a large number of personnel to meet their business expansion plans in the last quarter of the year - the busiest time for banks.
nurturing the required skills for the workforce

Nurturing the required skills for the workforce

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.
recruitment platform getlinks sees great potential in vietnam

Recruitment platform GetLinks sees great potential in Vietnam

Thailand-based tech recruitment platform GetLinks saw Vietnam as a major market that will require a great deal of high-tech talent to facilitate its turn to Industry 4.0.
japanese firms seek to recruit vietnamese labourers

Japanese firms seek to recruit Vietnamese labourers

An exchange programme between enterprises operating in Japan’s Aichi prefecture and international students took place at the University of Nagoya last weekend as part of Japan’s recruitment activities.
us mission announces recruitment for 2019 selectusa investment summit

US mission announces recruitment for 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit

United State Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink on December 7 announced that he is recruiting companies to join the Vietnam business delegation for the June 10-12, 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC.
tek experts goes leading in training it manpower

Tek Experts goes leading in training IT manpower

According to Navigos Search’s statistics, the recruitment demand for middle and senior level positions from Navigos Search’s clients in 2017 increased 28 per cent compared to 2016. IT sector ranked fourth regarding the recruitment demand for middle and senior level positions. In this sector, the highest recruitment demand belongs to information technology and software services.  
un probe reports possible war crimes by all sides in yemen conflict

UN probe reports possible 'war crimes' by all sides in Yemen conflict

All sides in Yemen's bloody conflict may have committed war crimes, UN investigators said Tuesday (Aug 28), highlighting deadly air strikes, rampant sexual violence, and the recruitment of young children as soldiers.
blockchain vietnam needs personnel

Blockchain Vietnam needs personnel

As investing in blockchain is becoming a new trend among firms, the domestic personnel shortage in the industry has been a headache, despite repeatedly posting recruitment notices offering $2,000-3,000.
first solar to put new factory into operation before 2018 end

First Solar to put new factory into operation before 2018 end

First Solar, a global manufacturer of thin-film module technology, is stepping up its recruitment to kick-off its operations in Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of 2018.
germany lays charges in ryanair pilots tax fraud probe

Germany lays charges in Ryanair pilots 'tax fraud' probe

BERLIN: German prosecutors said on Thursday they had charged five employees of a British recruitment agency working with Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair over millions of euros in allegedly unpaid social security payments for its pilots.
firms grapple with year end labour crunch

Firms grapple with year-end labour crunch

Several enterprises in the south, mostly in HCM City and the provinces of Đồng Nai and Bình Dương, are accelerating worker recruitment, preparing to up production after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday that falls in mid-February 2018.
jobs outlook good for 2018 say recruiters

Jobs outlook good for 2018, say recruiters

The job market in Việt Nam is expected to be largely positive next year as the country continues to develop its manufacturing base, recruitment companies say.