From 2025 to 2026, the IT recruitment market is undergoing a shift from quantity to quality. Hiring priorities now focus on AI, cloud, and data-related expertise, as well as a strong product mindset. Companies are building long-term tech hubs, adopting hybrid or nearshore models instead of high-cost on-site teams, and investing in upskilling programs to develop their existing talent. Vietnam is well positioned to benefit from these global trends, but growing competition will require stronger talent management, more competitive compensation for core roles, and deeper professional training investments.