CES 2026 and the Rise of Humanoid Robots: What This Means for Vietnam’s Jobs, Hiring & Skills

This article is written in English for readers in Vietnam. Vietnamese and Japanese translations are available on our website. 

Why CES 2026 Matters for Vietnam

CES 2026 confirmed that humanoid robots are moving from experimentation to real-world deployment. For Vietnam, this shift intersects directly with manufacturing growth, supply-chain expansion, and the need to scale productivity without proportional labour increases.

Vietnam’s role as a regional manufacturing and logistics hub makes it especially sensitive to automation trends emerging globally.

Why Humanoid Robots Are Relevant to Vietnam Now

Vietnam faces:

• Rapid industrial expansion

• Rising labour costs in urban centres

• Increased demand for consistency and quality

• Growing foreign investment

Humanoid robots address these challenges by supporting:

• Repetitive industrial tasks

• Warehouse and logistics operations

• Facilities and equipment monitoring

• Service and hospitality functions

Rather than replacing Vietnam’s workforce, robots are positioned to stabilise output and improve efficiency.

How Hiring Will Change in Vietnam

As AI and robotics adoption increases, employers in Vietnam are adjusting hiring criteria.

Roles likely to evolve include:

• Production support staff

• Operations coordinators

• Technical supervisors

• Quality assurance roles

At the same time, demand is increasing for:

• Automation-literate professionals

• Bilingual talent who can bridge HQ and factory operations

• Supervisors comfortable managing human-robot workflows

Skills Vietnam Employers Will Prioritise in 2026

Across Vietnam’s job market, the most valuable skills are shifting toward:

• Process optimisation

• Digital and AI literacy

• Safety and compliance awareness

• Communication across multicultural teams

• Willingness to reskill

Employers increasingly value attitude and adaptability as much as formal qualifications.

What Employers in Vietnam Should Prepare For

Companies operating in Vietnam should:

• Review which roles can be augmented by robotics

• Prepare training pathways for existing staff

• Communicate clearly to reduce workforce anxiety

• Align hiring with long-term productivity goals

• Strengthen employer branding around innovation

Early movers are likely to gain both operational and talent advantages.

What This Means for Professionals in Vietnam

For Vietnamese professionals, CES 2026 reinforces one message: careers will favour learners.

Workers who stay competitive typically:

• Build transferable skills

• Understand technology trends affecting their industry

• Remain open to new responsibilities

• Position themselves as problem solvers

The strongest career growth lies in collaboration with technology, not avoidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Will robots reduce jobs in Vietnam?

They are more likely to change job content than eliminate roles.

2. Which sectors will adopt humanoid robots first?

Manufacturing, logistics, facilities management, and services.

3. Do professionals need engineering backgrounds?

No. Adaptability and learning ability are more important.

4. Will this affect foreign-invested companies first?

Yes. MNCs often pilot automation earlier than local firms.

5. How soon will this impact hiring?

Signals are already visible in 2026 workforce planning.

✅ Final Author Credit

• By Valerie Ong (Regional Marketing Manager)

• Published by Reeracoen Vietnam — a leading recruitment agency in APAC.

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📚 References

• CES 2026 technology briefings

• Global robotics and AI workforce research

• Hiring and market insights from Reeracoen Vietnam

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