ADB's study on Vietnam's Industry 4.0 skills focuses on logistics and agro-processing. Digital technology reshapes jobs and tasks; firms need parallel upskilling and retraining to improve productivity and adapt to value chains.
Pandemic-driven changes in consumption and supply chains increased the urgency of digital operations. Research found differing views between educators and employers on graduate readiness, indicating that curricula should connect more closely with actual business needs.
The study suggests online and mobile training, flexible courses and competency credentials, with transition support for entry-level workers. Skills investment should advance technology adoption and workers' careers together.