AI advancements threaten human jobs, but continuous learning and adaptation - or reskilling - can protect workers and ensure they remain valuable in the workforce.
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Vietnam is embracing the AI revolution, with the government supporting the development of AI talent and businesses leveraging AI to drive innovation and economic growth.
The financial services and capital markets sector in Vietnam is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, creating demand for specialized technical capabilities such as AI and big data. This shift is reflected in the fastest-growing job roles anticipated by 2030, which are predominantly related to data, AI development, and tech-driven fields.
According to various sources, including the World Economic Forum's 2025 report, the top roles with the highest net growth expected are Big Data Specialists, FinTech Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Specialists, Software and Applications Developers, Security Management Specialists, Data Warehousing Specialists, Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Specialists, UI and UX Designers, Internet of Things Specialists, Data Analysts and Scientists, Information Security Analysts, DevOps Engineers, and Environmental and Renewable Energy Engineers.
These roles underscore an urgent demand for expertise in managing AI systems, big data, cybersecurity, and emerging tech sectors like autonomous vehicles and renewable energy. Alongside deeply technical roles, human-centered jobs such as care workers and educators also show growth, as these require empathy and skills harder to automate.
Skills in AI and big data literacy, cybersecurity, creative thinking, adaptability, and environmental stewardship are becoming key across fast-growing jobs. The shift involves creating new roles that blend human judgment with AI capabilities rather than a direct job-for-job replacement.
By 2030, it is expected that only 33% of work tasks will be carried out entirely by humans, down from the current 47%. To adapt to this changing landscape, most businesses in Vietnam are eager to invest in workforce training to enhance productivity, strengthen business competitiveness, and improve talent retention.
HSBC, for instance, offers a wide array of learning opportunities for its employees, covering topics such as AI, Data, and sustainability. The World Economic Forum expects accelerating technology, the green transition, and broader economic and demographic shifts to create 170 million new jobs while displacing 92 million, resulting in a net gain of 78 million roles by 2030.
In Vietnam, the AI Index ranks the country 6th among 40 countries and territories, as of July 2025. The tool can handle complex, multistep work, such as checking a calendar, briefing on upcoming client meetings, analyzing competitors, and creating presentations.
Interestingly, farm work is projected to see the largest absolute growth by 2030, with an estimated increase of 35 million jobs. Despite this, the fastest-declining jobs are expected to include primarily clerical roles such as cashiers, ticket clerks, administrative assistants, printing workers, accountants, and auditors.
By 2030, employers in Vietnam project that only 41% of their workforce will not require additional training. This underscores the importance of ongoing education and skill development in the AI-driven job market.
In summary, the AI revolution is shaping Vietnam's job market and economy, with a focus on data science, AI engineering, fintech, software development, cybersecurity, and sustainability sectors. The need for advanced technical skills and adaptability to evolving technologies is paramount, and businesses are investing in workforce training to stay competitive in this rapidly changing landscape.
In the context of Vietnam's rapidly evolving job market, there is an increasing demand for specialized skills such as AI and big data, as reflected in the anticipated fastest-growing job roles by 2030 (Big Data Specialists, AI and Machine Learning Specialists, etc.). To adapt to this tech-driven landscape, ongoing education-and-self-development in fields like AI, data, and sustainability, such as HSBC's learning opportunities, will be crucial for personal-growth and talent retention.
