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Ho Chi Minh City offers up to US$38,500 to attract top talent

Ho Chi Minh City has restarted its talent attraction program, offering monthly incomes of up to US$3,850 and one-time rewards of up to US$38,500 for individuals with outstanding achievements.

Vietnam launches Global AI Experts Network to connect talent worldwide

The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched a worldwide AI network to mobilize Vietnamese expertise across research, business and policymaking.

Vietnam studies 'Talent Visa' to attract global experts

Vietnam is developing a comprehensive talent strategy aimed at attracting world-class experts through policy reforms, competitive incentives and a new Talent Visa.

Vietnam offers 300% salary support to international integration experts

Vietnam has introduced a new decree offering generous incentives, including monthly salary support of up to 300%, to attract leading scientists and experts in international integration and strengthen the country's foreign affairs capacity.

Ministry clarifies rules on attracting PhD holders into the public sector

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that holding a PhD alone does not automatically qualify an individual for the state’s talent attraction policies.

Hanoi may gift villas, apartments to high-skilled workers under new proposal

Hanoi authorities are seeking public feedback on a draft resolution introducing new housing investment, development and support policies, including expanded incentives for experts, scientists and high-quality workers in priority sectors.

Vietnam eyes world-class tech workforce with sweeping new incentives

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said Vietnam’s talent attraction policies must be compelling enough for experts currently working in developed countries such as the US, the UK and Australia to willingly return home.

Vietnam’s largest university sets goal to invite 68 visiting professors

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has set a target to invite 68 visiting professors in 2026, aiming to strengthen training quality and research capacity in key disciplines.

The struggle to retain academic talent: half-billion VND to attract professors

A number of universities are pouring money into attracting professors, associate professors, and people with doctorates, but reality shows that just attracting them is not enough. The more difficult problem lies in nurturing and retaining the team.

Vietnam universities offer up to US$20,000 bonuses to attract top talent

Universities are ramping up incentives, offering high salaries and generous bonuses to compete for leading academics.

Salary is not the only barrier keeping scientists from returning to Vietnam

Vietnamese scientists working overseas say they are willing to return home to contribute and even to collaborate without pay. However, many barriers have prevented them from doing so.

When the homeland calls its scholars back

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City launches VNU350 to attract 350 talented scientists by 2030.

Beyond high salaries: what truly anchors global talent in Vietnam

In the global war for talent, money is merely the entry ticket; what retains top-tier professionals is not their bank balance, but heart.

Vietnam proposes $16,000 minimum monthly salary to attract global experts

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training unveils bold incentives to draw international scientists and academics.

Hanoi launches $24 million seed fund to lure digital asset talent

Determined to reverse a brain drain, Hanoi unveils a pioneering sandbox and seed fund to attract innovators in the digital economy.

Vietnam welcomes 19 returning PhDs from top global universities

A new wave of academic talent joins Vietnam National University HCM City under the VNU350 program.

Defense Ministry proposes generous incentives to attract top military talent

The Ministry of National Defense is currently collecting feedback on a draft decree detailing policies to attract and reward exceptional talent in the ranks of the Vietnam People's Army.

‘Salary isn’t everything’: What scientists really need to stay in Vietnam

Experts urge Vietnam to create practical, empowering policies to retain scientific talent.

HCM City hires 12 top experts to lead biotech and agricultural innovation

In a major step toward sustainable development, Ho Chi Minh City has attracted 12 elite scientists and experts to strengthen biotechnology, agriculture, and other strategic fields.

Vietnam to recruit top young scientists and engineers into civil service

The Vietnamese government has issued a decree offering preferential policies for talented young scientists and engineers, including prioritized recruitment into public institutions.