Institutionalizing Genius: Capitalizing on State Subsidies for Elite Global Integration Talent

Executive Summary The issuance of Decree 258/2026/ND-CP marks a profound shift in Vietnam’s talent acquisition strategy. By offering an unprecedented monthly allowance equal to 300% of the base salary for Vietnamese scientists and experts in global integration—alongside expedited hiring mechanisms and bespoke contractual frameworks for foreign specialists—the government is aggressively subsidizing the repatriation and acquisition […]