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Vietnam – Nearly half of businesses expected to ramp up employment within next three months (Vietnam News)

23 August 2021

Nearly half, or 40%, of enterprises in Vietnam are expected to step up the recruitment of workers within the next three months, reports Vietnam News citing survey data conducted by ManpowerGroup Vietnam and the Department of Employment, under the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA). The survey was made from mid-May to July and covered 152 companies nationwide operating in 17 industries. It showed that more than 24% of respondents are set to step up employment in the next six years. Sectors likely emerging as major employers will include processing and production, wholesale, retail, commerce, information and technology, education and training, construction, and consulting services. Regarding forms of work in the next three and six months, 25% of businesses said they would proceed with full-time work, 41% would adopt both online and offline forms, 22% would flexibly arrange shiftwork, and about 9% may allow their employees to do remote work.