Vietnam youth rent partners to meet parental expectations, applicants must be fit, good cooks
Rental contracts typically include stringent terms, such as prohibiting emotional involvement, banning sexual harassment
Proposal to revive national attire and identity selection for Vietnam
As Vietnam’s youth show renewed interest in national attire, National Assembly deputies propose resuming efforts to formalize an official cultural identity framework.
Why are many young people hesitant to take up jobs ?
For nearly a year, Thai Trinh has stopped applying for jobs because the positions she wanted were not available, and those that were offered low salaries.
Why Gen Z workers tend to leave their jobs quickly
Just three hours into her new job, Minh Thu quit after discovering strict rules prohibiting eating, drinking, and personal conversations at work.
A new generation of Vietnamese migrants is protesting against their home government
More than 200 mostly young people gathered outside the Vietnamese embassy in London to protest against Vietnam’s ruling communist party, demanding the release of all prisoners of conscience and to call for democratic reforms.
Vietnam’s younger population shrinking
The proportion of young people in Vietnam’s population fell from 23% in 2020 to 20.9% late last year, putting the country at risk of a labor shortage.
Young employees refuse to work overtime
Le Phuong Anh quit her most recent job on the first day after she found out she’d have to work overtime.
10% of young Vietnamese unemployed
One in 10 young people is unemployed and the risk of losing a job for young workers is three times higher than that of older laborers, the government has reported.
Foreign startups eye Vietnam’s young population
Foreign startups are eyeing Vietnam as one of their main markets thanks to the country’s large and young population, low costs and cheap and abundant labor force abundant.
Fighting suicide : With TikTok and self-help groups, Vietnam’s youth defy taboos on tackling mental health issues
A recent spate of youth suicides has prompted a wave of activism among Vietnam’s Gen Z, who battle anxiety, depression and loneliness. Pandemic pressures have added to underlying issues, as activists call for more resources and help for overworked social…