– Real estate: In 2023, total FDI from Japan into Vietnam’s real estate sector reached nearly USD 6.57 billion, accounting for about 10% of Japan’s total FDI in this country.⁷

对技能型人力资源的需求

日本企业在越南的业务规模庞大且持续增长，2023年企业数量达到3250家⁸ across various sectors including manufacturing, construction, and finance. This significant investment has created a critical need for high-quality human resources. While Vietnam boasts an abundant labor force, there’s a recognized gap in the technical skills required by Japanese companies, particularly for high-value production and advanced technology sectors. As a result, Japanese firms in Vietnam face ongoing labor shortages, while Vietnamese workers struggle with intense job market competition. Japanese companies frequently seek skilled workers for managerial and technical roles, such as production, quality control, and machinery design. This demand for proficient labor is expected to increase further due to global value chain shifts and trade tensions.

Skills gap hinders Japanese companies in Vietnam from hiring quality workers

来源： skhcn.bacgiang.gov.vn

技能型人力资源供给

近年来，越南受过培训的劳动力比例呈现小幅上升趋势，但总体水平仍然不高。根据越南国家统计局（GSO）的初步数据，2023年受过培训的劳动者比例达到28.5%，较2022年提高0.9%⁹. 。与此同时，2024年第四季度越南劳动力未充分就业率为3.8%，相当于约200万人¹⁰. 。这表明，在经济一体化与发展背景下，越南需要制定更加有效的培训政策和项目，以提升劳动力素质并满足劳动力市场需求。.

The rate of trained workers in Vietnam

单位：%

资料来源：GSO

日本教育技术转移的机遇

日本拥有先进的教育技术以及在人力资源开发方面的丰富经验，这些优势能够为越南带来显著裨益。目前正在或可以向越南转移的日本教育技术和方法主要包括：

– Vocational Training and Technical Skills: Japanese cooperation, particularly through organizations like JICA, has focused on strengthening vocational training institutes in Vietnam. This includes curriculum development, training of trainers, and providing equipment to meet Japanese standards. The “Kosen Model,” a poly-technique system emphasizing ability, mindset, and creativity, is also being introduced.¹¹

– “Soft Skills” and Management Practices: 日本的企业管理原则，如 5S（整理、整顿、清扫、清洁、素养）和 Kaizen（持续改善），正通过商业课程和实践培训加以传授。这些举措不仅注重提升技术专业能力，也着力强化职业道德和组织效率¹²

– Advanced Technology Education: Collaboration extends to cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Vietnam-Japan University, for instance, has partnered with Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) for research and technology exchange, aiming to train high-quality human resources in these areas.¹³

MOU Signing Ceremony between Vietnam Japan University and Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

来源： vju.ac.vn

– Project-Based Learning: Initiatives like “Project Design” education, as pioneered by Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), are being implemented to cultivate innovation and problem-solving abilities through team-based approaches to real-world challenges¹⁴

日本与越南教育机构之间的成功合作

在高质量人力资源短缺的背景下，日本与越南之间的教育合作在培养符合日本企业标准的高技能劳动力方面发挥着关键作用。一些值得关注的合作包括：

VJEP 2024 Opening ceremony

来源： ueh.edu.vn

这些合作不仅提升了越南的教育质量，也确保劳动力具备满足在越南运营的日本企业标准的能力

挑战与机遇

日本投资者在该领域面临一些挑战：

– Infrastructure and Funding: While Vietnam is keen on EdTech growth, there’s a geographic disparity in access to digital education, with major cities being better served. Public schools often lack the necessary infrastructure, outdated hardware, and adequate tech facilities.²⁰

– Policy Implementation: 尽管越南政府的政策支持 EdTech 和外国投资，但由于缺乏具体行动、一致性的资金支持以及简化高效的实施措施，相关进展可能会放缓，尤其是在服务不足的地区。.²¹

– Teacher Training: Ensuring that Vietnamese educators are equipped to deliver Japanese-standard curricula and utilize advanced educational technologies is crucial.²²

However, overall, there are some opportunities for Japanese investors to develop in this field. Including:

– Government Support: The Vietnamese government is actively promoting foreign investment and collaboration in education, science, and technology. It is reflected in “Strategy to 2030 and vision to 2045²³” and “Decree 124/2024/ND-CP²⁴” on encouraging international universities to establish campuses, facilitate joint programs, and prioritize frontier technologies.

– High Demand for EdTech: Vietnam’s EdTech market is booming. The EdTech market in Vietnam is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2024 to 2032, thanks to the increase in the young population, high internet and smartphone penetration, as well as the willingness of families to invest in education. This is fertile ground for Japanese EdTech solutions.²⁵

– Bilateral Relations: Vietnam and Japan’s strong ties, elevated to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” in November 2023, expanding cooperation in areas such as science, technology, innovation, and development of high-quality human resources²⁶. Additionally, Japan is a leading investor and ODA donor, demonstrating a commitment to Vietnam’s human resource development.²⁷

The Governments of Vietnam and Japan held talks on upgrading relations to the level of “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”

来源： 宝钦普

结论

The transfer of Japanese educational technology to Vietnam holds immense potential for training human resources to meet the specific needs of Japanese enterprises in the country. By leveraging Japan’s expertise in technical and vocational training, soft skills development, and advanced technology education, and with the strong support of the Vietnamese government, Vietnam can significantly upgrade its workforce capabilities. Addressing challenges related to infrastructure, policy implementation, and teacher training will be crucial for maximizing the effectiveness and reach of these educational technology transfers, ultimately fostering stronger economic ties and mutual development between the two nations.

¹ https://tapchitaichinh.vn/doanh-nghiep-nhat-ban-danh-gia-cao-tiem-nang-dau-tu-tai-viet-nam.html

^{2 +3} https://www.jetro.go.jp/

⁴ Includes “Downsizing” and Withdrawal/Relocation to 3^路 countries”. However, we do not show them in the chart due to the very small proportions

⁵ https://thesaigontimes.vn/dong-dau-tu-tu-xu-hoa-anh-dao-khoe-sac-tro-lai/

⁶⁺⁷ We have mentioned this issue in some previous articles of B&Company. Please refer 这里 for more information

⁸ According to B&Company’s Database

⁹ https://www.nso.gov.vn/

¹⁰ https://www.gso.gov.vn/

¹¹ https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/vietnam/english/activities/activity04.html

¹²https://www.jica.go.jp/

¹³ https://vju.ac.vn/truong-dai-hoc-viet-nhat-ky-ket-hop-tac-nghien-cuu-va-trao-doi-cong-nghe-voi-vien-cong-nghe-thong-tin-va-truyen-thong-quoc-gia-nhat-ban/

¹⁴ https://www.hutech.edu.vn/english/training-news/14618817-vietnam-japan-institute-of-technology-discussed-joint-educational-programs-with-kanazawa-university

¹⁵ https://vju.ac.vn/en/collaboration/partner-university/

¹⁶ https://vju.ac.vn/en/study-at-vju/undergraduate-programs-2/

¹⁷ https://vjiet.duytan.edu.vn/du-hoc-nhat-ban/dh-duy-tan-dh-okayama-shoka-va-quy-ho-tro-du–qddqt

¹⁸ https://ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/trao-doi-sinh-vien-giua-asia-association-of-education-and-exchange-aaee-va-dai-hoc-kinh-te-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-ueh-vietnam-japan-exchange-program-2024-72473

¹⁹ https://www.vietnam.vn/en/cap-hoc-bong-ban-dan-cho-sinh-vien-viet-nam-tai-nhat-ban-va-my

²⁰ We have mentioned this issue in some previous articles of B&Company. Please refer 这里 for more information

²¹ https://vm.ee/

²² https://vje.vn/index.php/journal/article/view/365/159

²³ https://baochinhphu.vn/chien-luoc-phat-trien-giao-duc-den-nam-2030-tam-nhin-den-nam-2045-102250102165657226.htm

²⁴ https://thuvienphapluat.vn/van-ban/Dau-tu/Nghi-dinh-124-2024-ND-CP-sua-doi-Nghi-dinh-86-2018-ND-CP-dau-tu-cua-nuoc-ngoai-linh-vuc-giao-duc-628112.aspx

²⁵ https://asiafundmanagers.com/identifying-growth-opportunities-of-edtech-in-vietnam/

²⁶ https://baochinhphu.vn/nang-cap-quan-he-viet-nam-nhat-ban-len-doi-tac-chien-luoc-toan-dien-vi-hoa-binh-va-thinh-vuong-tai-chau-a-va-tren-the-gioi-102231127202442552.htm

²⁷ https://vir.com.vn/japanese-oda-is-massive-contribution-for-vietnam-116840.html

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