Inflation a concern following salary increases

Saturday, Jun 29, 2024

With many goods already witnessing sharp price increases in the first half of 2024, and incomes still struggling to bounce back from economic hardships, families are bracing for a potential squeeze on their budgets.

67% of Vietnamese professionals optimistic about pay raise prospects in 2024

Friday, Jan 19, 2024

The recent Salary Survey 2024 conducted by Robert Walters, one of the world''s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies, showed 62 per cent of respondents expressing optimism regarding the availability of new and promising job opportunities.

Vietnamese companies to raise salaries this year more than foreign firms

Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023

The overall salary increase this year is 7.9 per cent at local companies, 0.2 percentage points higher than last year.

Salary increase in 2021 lowest in last decade

Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021

Salary increases at multinational companies this year are expected to be marginally down from 2020 and rise slightly next year.

Govt rolls out interest-free loans for companies to pay salaries

Tuesday, Jul 20, 2021

The Viet Nam Bank for Social Policies has begun accepting applications from businesses for interest-free loans to fund furlough and salary payments.

Credit card defaults a risk during COVID-19

Sunday, Apr 12, 2020

Experts have warned that consumers may soon start defaulting on their credit card payments due to rising unemployment and salary cuts in many industries and sectors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Vietnam Airlines raises salary for pilots

Friday, Oct 11, 2019

Vietnam Airlines Corporation has decided to increase the salary of pilots on Boeing B787 and Airbus A350 by 22 per cent, nine months ahead of schedule.

Talentnet-Mercer begins 2019 remuneration survey

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2019

The 2019 Talentnet-Mercer Total Remuneration Survey, considered the country’s most comprehensive salary survey, has begun.

Robert Walters’ Salary Survey shows positive outlook for Viet Nam

Friday, Dec 07, 2018

High demand for tech talent and experienced senior professionals were recognised for Vietnamese market labour in 2018, according to the 2019 Salary Survey released recently by the UK-based Robert Walters.

Talentnet – Mercer’s annual survey out, technology among sectors with highest pay rise

Monday, Oct 15, 2018

The technology, life sciences and chemical industries have seen the highest salary increases this year, according to Talentnet – Mercer’s annual survey.

LienVietPostBank co-operates with Japanese partners

Monday, May 21, 2018

Lien Viet Post Commercial Joint Stock Bank signed a co-operation agreement with two Japanese partners Mitsui Knowledge Industry Company Limited (MKI) and Doreming Company in Tokyo on May 18.

Talentnet - Mercer Total Remuneration Survey back with new features

Wednesday, Apr 04, 2018

Talentnet and its associate Mercer, a global HR consulting firm, have begun its comprehensive annual salary survey, which will include some new s based on global trends and market needs.

Salary hikes to stay ahead of inflation in 2017, 2018: survey

Saturday, Oct 07, 2017

Salary increases this year at both multinationals and major local companies have in general been higher than inflation rates, a survey by Mercer, a global provider of human resource services, and Talentnet Corporation, its associate in Viet Nam, has found.

City IT sector salaries balloon

Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

A salary “bubble” is forming in the IT sector, posing challenges to employers, a workshop heard in HCM City on Wednesday.  

2017 salary guide reveals top-paying jobs

Monday, Apr 03, 2017

Adecco Vietnam has launched its fourth Salary Guide, which includes an and overview of salary information for key positions in various sectors and industries.