14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Vietnam considers incentives to attract talent to public sector

Khanh Van

Jul 12, 2025 / 10:32 PM

Amid concerns over uneven workforce quality, transparent and practical incentives are needed to attract skilled workers to the public sector and retain them.

THE HANOI TIMES — Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has proposed offering IT staff at all levels a salary 200% higher than the base salary to retain them in the public sector.

Hình ảnh 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc. Photo: quochoi.vn

This proposal presented at this week’s National Assembly Standing Committee session outlines new policies on recruitment, pay, housing, and career advancement to improve the hiring and retention of public sector employees.

Deputies reported that, while Vietnam’s workforce largely meets development objectives, its quality is inconsistent. Many university graduates lack essential skills, adaptability, and professionalism.

Labor quality is improving too slowly to meet market demands.

The deputies proposed a national human resource strategy through 2030 with a vision for 2050 that includes greater investment in higher education and vocational training, targeted training in priority sectors, and partnerships with leading global institutions.

Deputy PM Phoc also highlighted the shortage of skilled IT staff in the local government.

He suggested establishing a talent fund supported by private businesses with transparent management and evaluation processes to ensure its effective use.

Hanoi two-tiered government tightens land and construction oversight

11 Jul, 16:40

The mayor of Hanoi called for stronger management of sensitive areas, such as land, construction, and urban order, and for strict handling of violations.

Vietnamese Government set to revise Land Law 2024

11 Jul, 15:58

Land legislation still presents shortcomings and remains inconsistent with the two-tier local government model and the country’s development objectives in the new era.

Vietnam builds monument honoring foreign supporters of its revolutionary cause

11 Jul, 14:57

The monument expresses gratitude to foreign combatants who fought for Vietnamese independence.

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Young generation steps up to power climate action

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Hanoi positions itself at forefront of implementing key Party resolutions

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25 Feb, 03:48 PM

Party Chief urges stronger state economy and cultural drive

Developing the state economy and Vietnamese culture forms the twin pillars of a unified development strategy, one strengthening material capacity, the other reinforcing cultural and social resilience.

25 Feb, 03:19 PM

Putting people first: Making happiness Hanoi’s measure of success

A central message of the 14th National Party Congress and the 18th Congress of the Hanoi Party Organization (2025-2030) is that people’s happiness must be at the core of development. All policies be grounded in citizens’ legitimate rights and interests, with public satisfaction serving as the ultimate measure of success.

24 Feb, 11:34 AM