Most businesses have planned to ramp up recruitment from the beginning of 2025. This positive trend in the labor market demonstrates the determination to achieve the minimum economic growth target of 8%.

According to the "Salary and Labor Market 2025" report recently released by Navigos Group, a comprehensive picture of job trends and labor recruitment has been clearly outlined. The report is based on a survey of over 3,400 candidates and 500 businesses from the US, China, Europe, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

Among the surveyed businesses, Vietnamese enterprises accounted for the largest proportion at 67.09%, followed by Japanese enterprises (9.95%), South Korean (5.06%), and European countries (4.88%).

In Vietnam, the majority of surveyed businesses operate in the two major economic centers, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as well as in localities with relatively high growth momentum.

Businesses with fewer than 100 employees accounted for the largest proportion of the surveyed sample at 43.48%, while businesses with 100 to 500 employees made up 35.69%. The remaining 20.83% were businesses with 500 – 3,000 employees.

"This demonstrates the stability of the business structure in Vietnam, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continuing to play a key role in the economy. At the same time, it shows that the Vietnamese economy is very diverse with the presence of both large enterprises alongside SMEs, reflecting a rich business ecosystem," the report noted.

Survey results from businesses and workers across various key industries show that most businesses plan to recruit more employees in 2025. Specifically, 81.21% of businesses plan to increase personnel, with 37.36% recruiting less than 10%, 29.81% recruiting an additional 10%-20%, 10.75% recruiting an additional 20%-40%, and 3.4% recruiting more than 40%.

These figures reflect a positive trend in the business sector, with the majority of businesses planning to expand their operations in 2025. Increased employment leads to higher incomes, which boosts consumer spending and stimulates domestic demand, thereby contributing to economic growth.