The opening ceremony was attended by Vu Trong Binh, Director General of the Department of Employment under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Le Xuan Loi, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Delegates press the button to launch the job fair.

The event was a practical step to develop a flexible and modern labour market, helping match labour supply with demand and support businesses in stabilising production.

Bac Ninh continues to assert its role as a dynamic industrial hub, attracting strong domestic and foreign investment inflows. Rapid economic growth has driven up labour demand, particularly in industrial parks and clusters.

Delegates visit company booths.

The province is expected to need around 230,000 workers in 2026, though many firms still face recruitment difficulties, especially for skilled labour.

During the programme, employment service centres from 10 localities of Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Ninh Binh, Hung Yen, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Hai Phong, Phu Tho and Bac Ninh were connected online, offering more than 110,000 job vacancies across sectors.

Delegates witness the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement on sharing labour market information among employment service centres from 10 provinces and cities.

Organisers also set up 24 booths, including 21 from local companies seeking to recruit more than 57,000 workers. The recruitment area was bustling, with students and job seekers actively exploring opportunities, registering for interviews and submitting applications.

Officials said the job fair not only serves as an annual event but also reflects the province’s determination to develop human resources and create sustainable employment.

They noted that the labour market faces challenges including shortages of high-quality workers, a mismatch between training and market demand, and the impact of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

To address these issues, Bac Ninh is prioritising digital transformation in the labour and employment sector, including building online recruitment platforms, linking data among businesses, authorities and training institutions, expanding inter-provincial online job exchanges, and applying technology to screen applications.

Company representatives distribute recruitment leaflets to students and workers at the event.

At the same time, vocational training institutions are being urged to align programmes with market needs, businesses to improve working conditions, and workers to upgrade their skills to meet evolving demands.

On the occasion, employment service centres from the 10 provinces and cities signed a cooperation agreement to share labour market information, aiming to expand the labour market network.

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