In a significant move to enhance international labor cooperation, the Government of Vietnam has introduced a deep administrative reform by decentralizing the entire process of overseas employment. Starting July 2025, the authority to manage applications, labor approvals, and work permit procedures will be transferred from central agencies to local provincial and communal governments.
This strategic change, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, supports Vietnam's goal of sending 130,000 Vietnamese workers abroad under contract in 2025. The reform is designed to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks and create a more flexible and responsive system that benefits both local workers and international employers.
As a leading workforce supplier in Vietnam, Vietnam Manpower recognizes this reform as a key step toward making the recruitment process faster, more transparent, and more employer-friendly. By streamlining procedures at the local level, employers worldwide will benefit from quicker access to well-trained, thoroughly screened candidates — especially in technical, manufacturing, agriculture, and service sectors.
The new system simplifies administrative tasks such as:
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Approvals for worker recruitment
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Contract verification
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Labor readiness checks
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Documentation and health verification processes
For international companies, this means faster hiring timelines and improved coordination with Vietnam-based recruitment agencies like Vietnam Manpower, which now operate in closer collaboration with local authorities. As a result, the end-to-end process of sourcing skilled Vietnamese workers becomes more efficient and cost-effective.
Vietnam Manpower, a trusted employment agency, is actively expanding its network and training programs to meet rising demand from Europe, Canada, and other developed economies. With enhanced procedures in place, the agency expects to deliver a higher volume of pre-qualified, skilled candidates in a shorter period — helping global partners meet workforce shortages on time and within budget.
Moreover, the decentralization initiative empowers local communities to engage directly in worker orientation, contract preparation, and application follow-ups — ensuring more accurate and timely support for workers before their departure. This contributes to improving workforce quality and readiness for international assignments.
With Vietnam’s bold administrative reforms and the ongoing commitment of recruitment agencies such as Vietnam Manpower, international employers can expect a smoother, more agile experience in hiring from Vietnam. The country is positioning itself as a reliable partner in global labor supply, offering a disciplined, skilled, and adaptable workforce that meets diverse industry requirements.