Vietnam plans to send more skilled workers abroad to curb unemployment
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Vietnam’s labor ministry is outlining a new plan to send more skilled workers abroad in the next few years as the number of unemployed Vietnamese has surpassed the million mark.
According to Deputy Minister Doan Mau Nghiep, the plan will focus on sending engineers to South Korea and health workers to Japan and Germany and also exploring new markets like Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Israel.
“The ministry wants to find solutions for well-trained workers, who have graduated from universities or colleges but can’t find jobs,” he said. “But we have to assess whether the quality of our labor force meet the requirements of recipient countries.”
According to official data, Vietnam had around 1.1 million unemployed workers, 2.3 percent of the workforce. Around one third were college graduates.
Experts have said that the quality of Vietnamese labor force is generally low compared to Asian peers such as South Korea, India and Malaysia.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific professional groups will the new plan primarily focus on sending abroad?
Which specific professional groups will the new plan primarily focus on sending abroad?
The ministry's plan will focus on sending engineers to South Korea. Also, health workers are targeted for placement in Japan and Germany, as part of the strategy to address domestic unemployment.
Q.What is the current unemployment figure in Vietnam and what percentage of the workforce does this represent?
What is the current unemployment figure in Vietnam and what percentage of the workforce does this represent?
Official data indicates that Vietnam currently has approximately 1.1 million unemployed workers. This figure represents 2.3 percent of the country's entire workforce, highlighting the scale of the challenge.
Q.Which new countries is Vietnam exploring as potential markets for its skilled workers?
Which new countries is Vietnam exploring as potential markets for its skilled workers?
Vietnam is exploring several new markets beyond its established destinations. These include Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Israel, as the ministry seeks to broaden opportunities for its skilled workforce.
Q.What proportion of Vietnam's unemployed workers are university or college graduates?
What proportion of Vietnam's unemployed workers are university or college graduates?
Approximately one third of Vietnam's unemployed workers are university or college graduates. This significant proportion highlights the challenge of finding suitable employment for well-trained individuals within the country.
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