The Remittance Trap: Vietnam's Labor Export Dilemma Vietnam's policy of exporting labor has long been touted as a recipe for economic growth, but a closer examination reveals a more complex reality.
While remittances from abroad have indeed boosted the national economy, the country is now facing a labor shortage of its own making.
The exodus of Vietnamese workers to foreign shores has left key sectors such as seafood and garments struggling to find reliable laborers.