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Vietnam work culture

Vietnamese siesta culture opens foreigners' eyes

Vietnamese siesta culture opens foreigners' eyes

Tomomi from Japan was surprised to see her colleagues in Vietnam getting mattresses and pillows out after lunch for a snooze.

Team-building in heat: Employees endure tough activities while managers watch from air-conditioned spaces

Team-building in heat: Employees endure tough activities while managers watch from air-conditioned spaces

My life changes after 3 years of minimal effort at work

My life changes after 3 years of minimal effort at work

Decade of contribution to a company ends in a dismissal

Decade of contribution to a company ends in a dismissal

I spent 10 years working enthusiastically and dedicating everything to my previous company only to get fired.

June 26, 2024 | 07:07 pm PT

Why Vietnamese labor productivity is rated low

Why Vietnamese labor productivity is rated low

After placing an order with a supplier in Dong Nai Province, Thang’s business was constantly notified that its orders had been delayed caused by a number of worker resignations.

July 3, 2024 | 12:02 am PT

Workers rejoice, businesses fret as minimum wage hiked

Workers rejoice, businesses fret as minimum wage hiked

While workers are happy to get more money following the government’s recent minimum wage hike, businesses are concerned about costs and competitiveness.

July 9, 2024 | 08:37 pm PT

I'm frustrated after 15 years of working with some Vietnamese workers

I'm frustrated after 15 years of working with some Vietnamese workers

I work in a professional environment where employees have to strictly follow the standard procedures, but some Vietnamese workers often try to take shortcuts.

July 12, 2024 | 04:23 pm PT

I will fire staff who don’t show dedication to my firm

I will fire staff who don’t show dedication to my firm

I am willing to pay dedicated staff more, but I am also prepared to fire employees who are skilled but constantly seek greener pastures.

July 26, 2024 | 10:17 pm PT

Voting with one’s feet: Managerial jobs losing their luster

Voting with one’s feet: Managerial jobs losing their luster

On the day he was promoted as deputy manager Ngoc Phong submitted his resignation, fearing a managerial role would compromise his preferred career path.

August 19, 2024 | 03:04 pm PT

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