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Quynh Huong Nguyen
Ritsumeikan University
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Technology Transfer and the Promotion of Technical Skills from Japan to Southeast Asia: Case Study of Vietnam Quynh Huong Nguyen
JAS (Journal of ASEAN Studies) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2018): Journal of ASEAN Studies
Publisher : Centre for Business and Diplomatic Studies (CBDS) Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/jas.v6i2.5095

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In this era of globalization, technology transfer is widely regarded as a significant vehicle by which developing countries can both acquire technologies and develop human resources. Also, the skills level of employees has been identified in playing a critical role in making technology transfer effective. Japan is one of the largest investors in Vietnam. Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) projects that are large in terms of investment capital and concentrate in high technology industries, are predicted to continue to increase and they offer the promise of new employment and technology transfer opportunities for Vietnam and its people. However, the lack of a skilled labor force in Vietnam, especially in the manufacturing industry, has currently impeded the transfer of technologies from Japan to Vietnam. Human resource development in general and technical skill promotion in particular are critical requirements for Vietnam to take advantage of technology transfer.This paper attempts to evaluate the current situation of technical skill levels of employees in the Vietnamese manufacturing industry, as well as technology transfer from Japan to Vietnam through Japanese FDI manufacturing firms. In addition, this paper introduces the current policies and strategies of the Vietnam government in relation to technology transfer issues. It is suggested in this paper that bridging the huge gap between Japanese technical standards and the Vietnamese workforce’s technical skills definitely requires the crucial role of the Vietnamese government. The author then provides some recommendations for the government to adopt in order to upgrade technical skill levels to effectively adopt and utilize technologies transferred from Japan in the manufacturing industry.
University–Industry Linkages in Promoting Technical Skills for Human Resource Development, Case Study of Thailand Quynh Huong Nguyen
IKAT: The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies Vol 6, No 1 (2022): July
Publisher : Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ikat.v6i1.76864

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Labor productivity is an important goal for national sustainable development. Thailand has a potential labor force and attracts significant foreign direct investment, especially from Japan. This research paper presents the current situation of labor productivity in Thailand and discusses how to upgrade the technical know-how for Thai engineering students through technical assistance from Japanese organizations and firms. This paper argues that the labor productivity of Thailand cannot boost the workforce’s skill without cooperation with foreign firms and organizations (Japanese ones in this case). This paper also raises the issue of university-industry linkages, which require comprehensive strategic cooperation between theory-based education and technical training, all of which contributes to the quality and adaptability of the labor force. This is a qualitative study based on interviews with Japanese organizations, Japanese firms, and universities in Thailand on how to enhance the technical skills of the labor force in the manufacturing industry. The paper uses a case study of Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI), which describes the training and “learning by doing” methods to upgrade the technical skills of the Thai workforce. 
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