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Vocational degree holders more employable than university graduates

Vocational degree holders more employable than university graduates

Approximately 270,000 people who hold a bachelors degree or higher were out of work as of Q4/2015, making up over 25 percent of total unemployment.
University graduates ditch their certificates for vocational training

University graduates ditch their certificates for vocational training

“Working as ‘xe om’, motorbike taxi, each month I earn over VND5 million ($224), if I’m frugal, I have enough to pay for rent, meals and study,” said Nguyen Dinh Duc, who has a bachelor’s degree in economics.
April 21, 2016 | 07:39 pm PT
Youth unemployment: it's not simply a mismatch of supply and demand

Youth unemployment: it's not simply a mismatch of supply and demand

“No, no, no! We do not accept disabled people,” was one employer’s response when Mai told them she had a disabled arm.
May 23, 2016 | 07:08 pm PT
Vietnam's unemployment rate rises to 2.3 pct in Q2

Vietnam's unemployment rate rises to 2.3 pct in Q2

Advanced degrees don't guarantee Vietnam's young people long-term employment.
August 18, 2016 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam's unemployment rises in third quarter after fish death disaster

Vietnam's unemployment rises in third quarter after fish death disaster

Thousands of fisherfolk along the central coast have lost their jobs and income in the Formosa scandal.
September 30, 2016 | 08:02 pm PT
For Vietnam's hi-tech sector, skilled workers remain elusive

For Vietnam's hi-tech sector, skilled workers remain elusive

The labor shortage is an obstacle in Vietnam's ambition to move up the value chain and away from the traditional low-tech model.
November 19, 2016 | 12:22 am PT
Two thirds of Vietnamese graduates eye public sector jobs: survey

Two thirds of Vietnamese graduates eye public sector jobs: survey

The International Labor Organization says ensuring quality jobs for the young generation remains 'a great test for the nation.'
January 16, 2017 | 11:00 am PT
Vietnam to halve corporate coverage of unemployment insurance to boost competitiveness

Vietnam to halve corporate coverage of unemployment insurance to boost competitiveness

The unemployment insurance fund has a huge surplus, estimated at nearly $2.5 billion at the end of last year.
April 7, 2017 | 08:19 pm PT
UK unemployment dips to lowest rate since 1975

UK unemployment dips to lowest rate since 1975

In the first three months of the year, 1.54 million people were recorded as unemployed.
May 17, 2017 | 02:34 am PT
Is the US trade deficit destroying jobs?

Is the US trade deficit destroying jobs?

While the Trump administration says 'unfair competition' has cost U.S. jobs, economists insist trade is beneficial an creates jobs.
May 18, 2017 | 06:27 pm PT
When home isn't where the heart is: Vietnam plans to 'export' unemployed graduates

When home isn't where the heart is: Vietnam plans to 'export' unemployed graduates

The project looks to send 54,000 unemployed graduates overseas.
July 3, 2017 | 07:32 pm PT
Europe's recovery strengthens, unemployment at 8-year low

Europe's recovery strengthens, unemployment at 8-year low

The jobless rate of 9.1 percent was better than predicted by analysts.
July 31, 2017 | 02:11 am PT
Strong US jobs report bolsters case for further Fed tightening

Strong US jobs report bolsters case for further Fed tightening

Unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent.
August 4, 2017 | 05:21 pm PT
'Disaster' as Vietnam sets the bar low for future teachers

'Disaster' as Vietnam sets the bar low for future teachers

Teacher training institutions are poised to accept freshmen who failed to grasp the basics in high school.
August 7, 2017 | 09:26 pm PT
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