Of these, unskilled labour accounts for around 80%, mainly in electricity and electronics, garment manufacturing and service sectors.

Companies in Bac Giang provide consultation and recruitment services to hire workers from Lang Son province.

Companies with large-scale recruitment include foreign-invested firms expanding production such as Goertek Vina Co. Ltd in Que Vo Industrial Park (15,000 workers); Newwing Interconnect Technology (Bac Giang) in Van Trung Industrial Park (10,500 workers); Foxconn Technology Group in Quang Chau Industrial Park (10,000 workers); and Crystal Martin Vietnam Co. Ltd in Quang Chau Industrial Park (5,000 workers).

The Centre’s data shows that for unskilled positions, most firms recruit workers aged 18-40, while some accept up to age 45 (previously mainly 18-35). Salaries are negotiable but average 8-12 million VND (350 – 524 USD) per month.

Enterprises provide on-site training for unskilled recruits. For technical specialists meeting qualification requirements, salaries are negotiable, ranging from 15-20 million VND per month.

To assist firms with recruitment, the Employment Service Centre has implemented various measures, including coordinating with employment centres in other provinces and cities to organise online job exchanges.

Flexible recruitment to address labour shortages

To meet production and business demands, numerous enterprises in Da Nang are actively recruiting workers. With labour demand exceeding supply, the Da Nang Employment Service Centre and businesses have adopted flexible recruitment strategies and enhanced welfare policies to attract workers.

Vietnamese workers to enjoy five-day Reunification and Labour Day holiday

The Government is recommending public employers arrange their working schedules to swap out working on Saturday, April 26, for the day off on May 2.In early April, workers in Vietnam will also enjoy a day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month), which falls on April 7 (Monday).

 

Vietnam promotes labour cooperation with Canada's Saskatchewan province

Vietnam and Canada's Saskatchewan are striving for the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding on labour collaboration in mid-2025.

Labour Confederation honours 95 outstanding workers who are Party members

Nguyen Quang Duong, Deputy Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission, said the labour force plays a particularly important role in fostering Party members, because the Party is the vanguard of the working class.

 

Labour market to see changes in key industries

In order to make up for the shortages caused by resignations or job changes in the last months of the year, businesses typically hire extra employees. For job seekers, particularly those with specialised talents or experience, the labour market is now opening up a wide range of choices.

 

PM seeks stronger labour, education cooperation with Finland

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Arto Olavi Satonen, Minister for Employment from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, in Hanoi on January 13, believing that his visit would further bolster the traditional friendship and all-around cooperation between the two countries, especially in labour and employment.