employers facing challenges in filling positions

Employers facing challenges in filling positions

Nearly four in five employers in Asia-Pacific are struggling to find skilled talent, according to the ManpowerGroup's latest Talent Shortage Survey.
enterprises awarded for pioneering innovation to attract talent

Enterprises awarded for pioneering innovation to attract talent

The enterprises in the Top 500 Leading Employers in Vietnam (VBE500) 2024 have created jobs for over 1.7 million workers nationally, with an average monthly income of nearly $950 per person.
vietnam unveils 2024 rankings of top employers and value driven enterprises

Vietnam unveils 2024 rankings of top employers and value-driven enterprises

An awards ceremony event co-hosted by VIR and Viet Research on December 12 in Hanoi celebrated the achievements of Vietnam's leading businesses.
foreign employers propose work permit solutions

Foreign employers propose work permit solutions

Ahead of a policy dialogue organised by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Vietnam Business Forum on September 18, the foreign business community has sent comments reflecting the problems that they have encountered.
harsher actions demanded for insurance evasion

Harsher actions demanded for insurance evasion

Stricter penalties are being called for when employers delay or evade mandatory insurance payments, damaging the rights and benefits of workers.
hi tech human resources still need further capacity improvement

Hi-tech human resources still need further capacity improvement

Vietnamese workers hold numerous opportunities in the high-tech labour market, but stronger efforts are still needed to improve their skills to meet employers’ demand.
asean employers tend to prioritise ai skilled talent

ASEAN employers tend to prioritise AI-skilled talent

Hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for nine in ten ASEAN employers, of which 72 per cent struggle to find the talent they need, highlighting a looming AI skills gap in the region.
burden balancing ahead for firms in minimum wage shift

Burden balancing ahead for firms in minimum wage shift

Anew regional minimum wage scheme to take effect from July 2024 may place pressure on both domestic and foreign employers, while simultaneously helping to ease financial strife for local workers.
keys to becoming a desirable employer

Keys to becoming a desirable employer

Employers across the board are sparing no effort on the path to becoming more sought after by the workforce.
employers lean into corporate reputation

Employers lean into corporate reputation

Hundreds of employers in Vietnam were last week praised for their achievements in terms of job generation, employee welfare, and business results.
top companies announced in vbe500 and vbw10 announced

Top companies announced in VBE500 and VBW10 announced

Top Vietnamese employers were honoured at the second Top 500 Vietnam Best Employers (VBE500) and Top 10 Vietnam Best Places to Work (VBW10) organised by Viet Research on December 8.
hcm city to organise 10 job transaction floors

HCM City to organise 10 job transaction floors

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs plans to organise ten job transaction floors in the coming time with some to be held online to connect job seekers and employers amidst increasing unemployment in the city.
work permits and a smoother process

Work permits and a smoother process

In order for foreigners to work in Vietnam, employers and employees must comply with regulations governing the issuance of work permits. Vietnamese law has specific regulations on conditions for such people to work here, conditions for recruitment and employment of foreigners in Vietnam, procedures for issuance of work permits, and other related conditions.
opinions divided on foreign employee management

Opinions divided on foreign employee management

Domestic and foreign employers have conflicting stances regarding potential changes to work permit procedures.
simplified permit process set to benefit foreign employers

Simplified permit process set to benefit foreign employers

The process of attaining a work permit in Vietnam could be simplified through a draft decree.