THE IMPACT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ON LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT IN VIETNAM TODAY

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In the context of rapid digital transformation, the digital economy is becoming a key driver reshaping the labour market in Vietnam. This paper analyzes the multidimensional impacts of the digital economy on labour and employment, including the emergence of new occupations, shifts in employment structure, increasing requirements for digital skills, and changes in labour relations. The digital economy creates flexible employment opportunities through digital platforms while connecting the Vietnamese workforce with the global labour market. However, digitalization also heightens the risk of job displacement due to automation, widens the digital skills gap among labour groups, and poses challenges to the social protection system. Based on an assessment of current conditions, the paper proposes several solutions to maximize the benefits of the digital economy and mitigate associated risks, including digital skills training, development of technological infrastructure, support for digital transformation in enterprises, improvement of the legal framework, and strengthening public–private partnerships. The findings contribute scientific evidence for labour policy formulation in the digital era.