Ho Chi Minh City Finalizes Policy Framework to Attract High-Quality Personnel

Ho Chi Minh City is finalizing a comprehensive policy framework for identifying, recruiting, deploying, remunerating, assessing, developing, and retaining high-quality personnel. This initiative aims to secure both the quality and quantity of talent, crucial for the southern economic hub to maintain and enhance its international competitiveness. The city will pursue three core approaches—attraction, recruitment, and selection—to expand its talent pool and effectively utilize capable personnel already within the system. This strategy is expected to involve creating attractive remuneration packages, offering career development opportunities, and fostering a conducive working environment. The move comes as Vietnam's economy continues to grow, with an increasing demand for highly skilled professionals, particularly in IT, high-tech industries, and research and development. Nationally, human resource development is a key focus, evidenced by the approval of a national program for AI human resource development. Within Vietnam's one-party system, government-led policies are a significant driver of economic development. Securing high-caliber talent is essential for fostering innovation and attracting foreign investment, ultimately contributing to the overall growth of the Vietnamese economy. In the context of its relationship with China, developing talent capable of driving technological innovation is increasingly important for upgrading supply chains and diversifying the economy. The policy emphasizes not just attracting talent but also building a system that allows them to perform at their best. This could position Ho Chi Minh City as a model for human resource development in Vietnam.