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The Vietnam–US trade relationship is entering an important new phase.As of September 2026, negotiations between Vietnam and the United States on an agreement covering reciprocal, fair and balanced trade have made significant progress. Following a meeting in New York on September 21, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the two...

In Q1 2026, AI startups attracted approximately $242 billion in venture capital. That’s 80% of all global VC funding for the quarter. The money is going to startups that have identified specific, high-value enterprise workflows and are replacing them with autonomous AI agents.

Vietnam is experiencing a significant acceleration in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026.According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, total registered FDI reached US$40.63 billion in the first eight months of 2026, representing a 55.4% increase compared with the same period last year. More importantly, FDI disbursement reached approximately...

The 2026 recruitment and headhunting market is facing an interesting challenge: companies need skilled professionals, while many candidates are actively exploring career opportunities. Yet, matching the right candidate with the right employer is becoming increasingly complex.

Having strong professional skills does not always guarantee success in an interview with a foreign manager. For candidates applying to FDI companies in Vietnam, cultural fit, communication style, and adaptability can be just as important as technical expertise.

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A Stronger Hiring Market, but a Growing Gap Between Talent Supply and Business DemandSources: VietnamWorks Q2/2026 Recruitment Market Report; Vietnam National Statistics OfficeAnalysis: Strategic Labor & Human Resources Market Analysis

7 months data for 2026 reveals an interesting contrast in Ho Chi Minh City: the number of newly established businesses is growing strongly, while the number of businesses temporarily suspending operations or completing dissolution remains high.

Are the best candidates actually among those who applied?

Gen Z’s growing interest in entrepreneurship, freelancing, side hustles, and multiple income streams is more than a lifestyle trend. It signals a fundamental change in how the next generation views work, careers, and the relationship with employers.