Vietnam’s tech sector is scaling fast enough to show up in everything from trade totals to workforce pipelines, with ICT contributing 14.3% to national GDP in 2023 and Vietnam offshore software talent placing it among the world’s top talent pools. Yet the picture is uneven, with cybersecurity compliance and data localization rules tightening even as tech exports and digital platforms keep expanding. This post pulls together the most telling Vietnam Technology Industry statistics so you can see where momentum is strongest and what is likely to bottleneck the next wave.
Key Takeaways
- Vietnam tech exports totaled USD 130 billion in 2023, 25% of total exports
- Government PDP8 plan projects tech GDP contribution to 30% by 2030
- US-Vietnam tech trade reached USD 20 billion in 2023
- Vietnam FDI in tech reached USD 8.5 billion in 2023, led by Samsung and Intel
- Tech startups in Vietnam secured USD 1.5 billion VC funding in 2023, 35% YoY growth
- Intel invested USD 1.5 billion in new Vietnam fabs in 2023 expansion
- Vietnam's software exports dominated with 70% market share in IT services 2023
- Semiconductor industry employed 200,000 workers, producing 10% of global chips packaging in 2023
- Fintech startups numbered 200 in Vietnam, processing 40% of digital payments in 2023
- Vietnam's ICT sector contributed 14.3% to the national GDP in 2023, up from 11.2% in 2020
- The digital economy in Vietnam grew to USD 23 billion in 2023, representing 16.5% of GDP with a projected CAGR of 20% through 2025
- Vietnam's software market revenue reached USD 2.8 billion in 2023, growing 15.4% year-over-year
- Vietnam's IT workforce numbered 1.3 million in 2023, with 150,000 new entrants annually
- 75% of Vietnamese IT professionals are under 35 years old in 2023
- Average salary for software engineers in Vietnam was USD 15,000 annually in 2023, up 12% YoY
In 2023, Vietnam’s tech exports hit USD 130 billion as digital transformation accelerated toward 2030 targets.
Exports, Policies & Future Projections
1Vietnam tech exports totaled USD 130 billion in 2023, 25% of total exports
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2Government PDP8 plan projects tech GDP contribution to 30% by 2030
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3US-Vietnam tech trade reached USD 20 billion in 2023
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4EU invested EUR 1 billion in Vietnam digital partnerships 2023-2027
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5National Digital Transformation Program aims for 100% 5G coverage by 2030
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6Tech exports to Japan grew 30% to USD 15 billion in 2023
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7Semiconductor exports projected USD 50 billion by 2030 under strategy
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8IP week registered 5,000 tech patents in 2023, up 20%
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9ASEAN Digital Economy Framework boosted Vietnam intra-trade 15% 2023
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10Tax incentives for tech FDI extended to 2030, 10% corporate rate
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11Exports to South Korea hit USD 25 billion in electronics 2023
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12National AI Strategy targets top 50 global AI readiness by 2030
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13CPTPP utilization in tech goods exports 40% in 2023
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1450 tech industrial parks approved, 80% occupancy by 2025 projection
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15EVFTA increased EU tech imports from Vietnam 25% to EUR 10 billion 2023
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16Digital Silk Road initiatives with China USD 5 billion projects 2023-2030
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17Tech R&D spending to reach 2% GDP by 2030 per policy
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18Exports to India grew 50% to USD 3 billion in software 2023
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19Cybersecurity law enforced, 95% compliance in exports 2023
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20Data localization policy for cloud exports implemented 2023
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21Tech diplomacy secured 20 FTAs benefiting exports by 2030
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22Projected ICT market USD 50 billion by 2025, CAGR 16%
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231 million tech jobs projected by 2030 under workforce plan
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24Green tech exports targeted USD 10 billion annually by 2030
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25Digital export platforms like Vietnam IT Gateway launched 2023
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Exports, Policies & Future Projections Interpretation
While Vietnam's ambitious tech ascendancy is audaciously wiring a quarter of its economy through exports and strategic partnerships today, its meticulously planned trajectory—from semiconductors and AI to green tech and global agreements—aims to solder its status as an indispensable nexus in the world's digital supply chain by 2030.
Investments & Funding
1Vietnam FDI in tech reached USD 8.5 billion in 2023, led by Samsung and Intel
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2Tech startups in Vietnam secured USD 1.5 billion VC funding in 2023, 35% YoY growth
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3Intel invested USD 1.5 billion in new Vietnam fabs in 2023 expansion
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4Samsung Electronics allocated USD 3.2 billion for R&D centers in Vietnam in 2023
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5Foreign direct investment in software parks totaled USD 2 billion in 2023
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6VNG Corporation raised USD 200 million Series F in 2023 from Temasek
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7Google committed USD 1 billion to Vietnam digital infrastructure in 2023-2025
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8Amkor Technology invested USD 1.6 billion in semiconductor packaging plant in 2023
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9SoftBank Vision Fund led USD 150 million round for Tiki in 2023
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10Vietnam tech M&A deals reached USD 1.2 billion in 2023, up 20%
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11Foxconn expanded Vietnam investments to USD 1 billion for electronics in 2023
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12Microsoft invested USD 100 million in AI skilling and cloud in Vietnam 2023
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13BE Group (Be) raised USD 60 million Series D in 2023
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14Hana Bank provided USD 500 million credit line for tech SMEs in 2023
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15Qualcomm opened USD 20 million design center in HCMC in 2023
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16Vietnam sovereign tech fund launched with USD 300 million in 2023
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17Nvidia partnered with FPT for USD 50 million AI center investment in 2023
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18Tech IPOs on HOSE raised USD 400 million in 2023
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19ADB provided USD 200 million green tech loan to Vietnam in 2023
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20KKR invested USD 80 million in VNG Games in 2023
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21Pegatron added USD 500 million for Vietnam manufacturing in 2023
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22Sequoia Capital India led USD 100 million round for Axie Infinity studio 2023
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23Jollibee Group invested USD 50 million in tech logistics in Vietnam 2023
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24Total PE/VC deals in tech hit 150 in 2023, average USD 10 million
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25LG Electronics invested USD 1 billion in display fab in Hai Phong 2023
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26Vietnam tech angel investments totaled USD 50 million in 2023
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27FPT Software secured USD 300 million contract funding in 2023
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Investments & Funding Interpretation
Vietnam's tech sector is no longer just a quiet workshop for global giants; it's becoming a vibrant startup bazaar where even the world's biggest chipmakers are elbowing for space alongside unicorns and angel investors.
Key Sectors/Subsectors
1Vietnam's software exports dominated with 70% market share in IT services 2023
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2Semiconductor industry employed 200,000 workers, producing 10% of global chips packaging in 2023
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3Fintech startups numbered 200 in Vietnam, processing 40% of digital payments in 2023
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4E-commerce platforms like Shopee handled USD 15 billion GMV in Vietnam 2023
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5Gaming sector had 50 million players, with 300 studios operating in 2023
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6Cloud services market led by AWS and Azure, 45% adoption in enterprises 2023
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7Cybersecurity firms grew to 150, protecting 80% of banks in 2023
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8Edtech platforms reached 20 million users, USD 2.5 billion valuation 2023
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9Hardware manufacturing output USD 100 billion, 60% from electronics 2023
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10AI startups developed 500 solutions, applied in 30% manufacturing 2023
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11Blockchain firms issued 10 digital tokens, USD 100 million market cap 2023
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12Data centers operated by 20 providers, 400 MW capacity in 2023
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13IoT solutions deployed in 40% smart factories, 1 million devices 2023
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14Digital health apps served 15 million users, telemedicine visits 5 million 2023
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15Agritech drones covered 1 million hectares, yield boost 20% in 2023
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16Logtech optimized 50% supply chain, USD 500 million savings 2023
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17Adtech platforms managed USD 1.5 billion spend, programmatic 60% 2023
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18Proptech valuations hit USD 1 billion, 100 platforms active 2023
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19AR/VR content produced for 5 million users in education/training 2023
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20Big data analytics used by 50% large enterprises, 25% revenue growth 2023
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21Mobile app developers published 50,000 apps, 90% downloads local 2023
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22Robotic process automation adopted in 30% banks, cost save 40% 2023
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235G-enabled apps launched 200, enterprise use 20% 2023
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24Quantum computing research hubs established 5 in universities 2023
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25Green tech solutions reduced emissions 15% in 100 factories 2023
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Key Sectors/Subsectors Interpretation
Vietnam's tech scene has mastered the art of turning silicon into gold, deftly coding its future while packaging the world's chips and digitally cashing in on everything from e-commerce carts to telehealth hearts.
Market Size & Growth
1Vietnam's ICT sector contributed 14.3% to the national GDP in 2023, up from 11.2% in 2020
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2The digital economy in Vietnam grew to USD 23 billion in 2023, representing 16.5% of GDP with a projected CAGR of 20% through 2025
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3Vietnam's software market revenue reached USD 2.8 billion in 2023, growing 15.4% year-over-year
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4E-commerce sales in Vietnam hit USD 21 billion in 2023, a 25% increase from 2022, driven by tech platforms
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5Vietnam's semiconductor design market expanded to USD 500 million in 2023, with 12% annual growth
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6The IT outsourcing revenue in Vietnam was USD 5.2 billion in 2023, up 18% from previous year
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7Vietnam's cloud computing market size was USD 1.2 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 30% CAGR to 2028
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8Fintech market in Vietnam valued at USD 9 billion in 2023, with 7.5 million digital payment users
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9Vietnam's gaming industry generated USD 500 million in revenue in 2023, growing 22% YoY
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10AI adoption in Vietnamese enterprises reached 35% in 2023, boosting productivity by 12% on average
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11Vietnam's 5G connections surpassed 10 million subscribers in Q4 2023, covering 90% urban areas
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12Digital transformation investments in Vietnam totaled USD 4.5 billion in 2023
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13Vietnam tech startups raised USD 1.8 billion in 2023, a 40% increase from 2022
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14ICT exports from Vietnam reached USD 120 billion in 2023, growing 15%
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15Vietnam's cybersecurity market grew to USD 300 million in 2023, with 25% CAGR
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16Software development services accounted for 60% of Vietnam's IT revenue in 2023 at USD 3.1 billion
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17Vietnam's edtech market size was USD 3 billion in 2023, up 28% YoY
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18Proptech sector in Vietnam valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023, driven by digital platforms
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19Vietnam's AR/VR market reached USD 150 million in 2023, growing 35%
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20Blockchain applications in Vietnam generated USD 200 million revenue in 2023
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21Vietnam's data center market capacity hit 500 MW in 2023, with 20% growth
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22IoT devices in Vietnam exceeded 50 million units in 2023, market value USD 2 billion
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23Vietnam's digital advertising spend was USD 1.8 billion in 2023, up 24%
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24Healthtech market in Vietnam reached USD 800 million in 2023, 30% growth
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25Vietnam's agritech sector valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023
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26Logistics tech market grew to USD 900 million in 2023, 18% YoY
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27Vietnam's tech retail market hit USD 15 billion in 2023
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28Overall tech industry employment reached 1.5 million in 2023, contributing to 8% GDP growth
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29Vietnam's ICT growth rate was 16.2% in 2023, highest in ASEAN
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30Digital services exports grew 22% to USD 6 billion in 2023
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Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Vietnam's tech scene is galloping ahead so fast—from AI to semiconductors, e-commerce to fintech—that its impressive growth isn't just contributing to the economy, it's fundamentally rewriting it.
Workforce & Talent
1Vietnam's IT workforce numbered 1.3 million in 2023, with 150,000 new entrants annually
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275% of Vietnamese IT professionals are under 35 years old in 2023
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3Average salary for software engineers in Vietnam was USD 15,000 annually in 2023, up 12% YoY
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4Vietnam produced 57,000 IT graduates in 2023 from 200+ universities
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5English proficiency among IT workers reached 65% in 2023, enabling global outsourcing
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6Female participation in Vietnam's tech workforce was 35% in 2023
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780,000 IT professionals upskilled in AI/ML via government programs in 2023
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8Vietnam ranks 7th globally in offshore software development talent pool size in 2023
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9Tech unemployment rate in Vietnam was under 2% in 2023
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10500,000 STEM students enrolled in Vietnamese universities in 2023
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11Average training cost per IT graduate in Vietnam is USD 5,000, 40% lower than regional peers
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1292% of IT firms report talent shortage in cybersecurity in 2023 survey
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13Vietnam trained 20,000 cloud specialists through AWS partnerships in 2023
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14IT engineer attrition rate dropped to 12% in 2023 due to retention programs
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1565% of tech workers in Ho Chi Minh City have international certifications in 2023
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16Vietnam's vocational IT training centers graduated 100,000 trainees in 2023
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17Demand for data scientists grew 50% YoY to 15,000 jobs in 2023
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1870% of IT graduates employed within 3 months in 2023
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19Remote work adoption in tech sector reached 45% in 2023
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20Upskilling budget for IT staff averaged USD 2,000 per employee in 2023
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21Vietnam hosted 50 international tech talent visas in 2023 pilot program
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2240% of tech workforce freelance for global clients in 2023
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23Hanoi tech hub employed 400,000 IT workers in 2023
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24Digital literacy rate among workforce hit 85% in 2023
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2525,000 IT apprenticeships created by tech firms in 2023
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Workforce & Talent Interpretation
Vietnam is rapidly assembling a formidable, youthful, and globally-connected digital legion—though it's now facing the high-class problem of defending its own booming kingdom from cyber threats while keeping its ambitious talent from being poached.
How We Rate Confidence
Models
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Directional
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