Vietnam Sees Surge in Local Hiring

Over half (57.3%) of companies are leveraging recruitment agencies to close skills gaps in 2025.

By Maggie Mancini

Reeracoen Vietnam has reported a significant surge in local hiring as Vietnamese companies intensify their focus on domestic talent acquisition in 2025. According to a recent survey on hiring trends, nearly 62% of businesses plan to expand their workforce through local recruitment, highlighting Vietnam’s strengthening labour market and rising confidence among investors.  

Despite a modest 3% decline in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, Vietnam achieved record-breaking disbursements, up 9.4% year-over-year, demonstrating strong confidence from international enterprises. As companies seek to scale, many are turning to recruitment agencies to efficiently fill talent gaps. The report indicates that 57.3% of companies are leveraging these services to secure skilled professionals faster. 

To attract and retain top talent, 37.2% of businesses plan salary increases of 5% to 6% with many also enhancing bonuses beyond the traditional one-month standard. Alongside local hiring, the report outlines essential considerations for international businesses entering Vietnam. These include compliance with local laws, respect for Vietnam’s territorial integrity (especially in official maps), culturally attuned labour practices, transparent tax and contract management, and strong corporate social responsibility.  

The report further reveals that businesses:  

• are focussing exclusively on domestic recruitment (84.99%); 
• are successfully hiring local employees (70.6%); and 
• have cited profitability as the main driver of salary increases (76.6%).