Ever heard of a place where a cup of coffee costs under a dollar, yet 19% of foreign workers rake in over $150,000 a year? Welcome to Vietnam in 2025, the ultimate destination if you’re looking for a job in Vietnam, where your monthly rent could be cheaper than your utilities back home! Sounds impossible? But guess what? Over 100,000 expats are living exactly that every single day. That is, of course, if they can cross the street without dying!

But before you jump on a plane, let’s talk about how to actually get a job in Vietnam in 2025, why siestas are a thing, and whether you should invest in noise-canceling headphones if you’re under 30 and somehow “too old” to apply. So grab your dollar Ca Phe Sua Da and let’s get started!

Why Work in Vietnam?

Vietnam’s economy is booming. From tech startups in Saigon to international trading hubs in Hanoi, the job market is hotter than a bowl of pho on a summer day. Foreign professionals are thriving, especially in sectors like IT, marketing, education, and manufacturing. Want to join them? First, you’ll need to know the key industries for expats and where you fit in.