Talent Management and Strategic Development Goals Announced in Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra announced that Vietnam's national talent management system will be developed in alignment with the country's science and technology goals.
Emphasizing the strategic importance of talented individuals in the development of science, technology, and innovation in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra announced that the national talent management system will be developed in line with the targets for 2030 and 2045.
Past Policies in Talent Management
Inheriting the tradition of respecting talented individuals, the Party and State of Vietnam have attached great importance to discovering and attracting talents. Over the past period, numerous policies and guidelines have been implemented to develop high-quality human resources.
Current Shortcomings and Limitations
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, talent management still has many shortcomings that need to be addressed. These include inconsistent understanding of talent, inadequate methods, fragmented mechanisms, and a lack of connectivity.
International Ranking and Goals
According to the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Vietnam ranks 76th out of 135 economies. The country aims to become a developed and high-income economy by the year 2045.
Five Core Perspectives
Among the five core perspectives outlined by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra are that human talent is a strategic resource and that the system must transition to a results-oriented approach.
Targets for 2030 and 2045
By 2030, the goal is to attract approximately 1,000 national talents and rank among the top 3 in ASEAN. By 2045, efforts will continue to be among the top 20 countries in the global index.