Vietnam ranked 92 out of 125 countries in the 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (2019 GTCI), a report assessing the competitiveness of countries’ human resources.
Vietnam ranked 92 out of 125 countries in the 2019 GTCI. (VNS Photo)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam ranked 92 out of 125 countries in the 2019 GlobalTalent Competitiveness Index (2019 GTCI), a report assessing thecompetitiveness of countries’ human resources.
Compared to last year, the results of thisyear’s GTCI report showed that Vietnam slipped five places.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Vietnamhas been downgraded on the talent competitiveness index.
Last year, the country ranked 87th. The previousyear it ranked 86th out of 118 countries and territories.
The 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index(GTCI) report reveals that Switzerland, Singapore and the US continue to leadthe world in talent competitiveness, while countries in Asia, Latin America andAfrica are seeing a progressive erosion of their talent base. The reportconfirms that talent issues have become a mainstream concern for firms, nationsand cities, with talent performance seen as a critical factor to growth andprosperity.
The 2019 GTCI report, published on Monday byINSEAD, the Business School for the World, in partnership with the Adecco Groupand Tata Communications, is a comprehensive annual benchmarking measuring howcountries and cities grow, attract and retain talent, providing a uniqueresource for decision makers to understand the global talent competitivenesspicture and develop strategies for boosting their competitiveness.
The report measures levels of Global TalentCompetitiveness by looking at 68 variables. The 2019 index covers 125 nationaleconomies and 114 cities (respectively 119 and 90 in 2018) across all groups ofincome and levels of development.-VNA
Vietnam is ranked 75th among 93 countries in the annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index, which measures a nation's competitiveness based on the quality of talent it can produce, attract and retain.
Indonesia scored 36.81 points in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2017 and placed 90th out of 118 countries, the Jakartaglobe website reported on January 17.
Vietnam has been ranked 86th out of 118 countries in the annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index, which measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
Vietnam ranked 92 out of 125 countries in the 2019 GTCI. (VNS Photo) 
