Vietnam electronics and apparel sectors facing 50% worker shortages

HANOI, Oct 19 (Bloomberg): Vietnam’s electronics, garment, leather and footwear sectors are reporting worker shortages of about 50% after anti-virus restrictions began lifting early this month.

Electronics manufacturers nationwide are operating with a shortage of nearly 56% of workers and garment makers are facing a lack of 49.2% of employees, according to the government website, which cited labor ministry data. The leather and footwear sector reported a 51.7% worker shortage.