Outsourcing, done better

Higher retention, stronger team integration, and more consistent delivery - this is where Vietnam outperforms other outsourcing markets.
Outsourcing, done better
Average cost savings  vs. AU/US/UK
Average cost savings vs. AU/US/UK
STEM graduates annually
STEM graduates annually
Globally, Kearney Global Services Location Index 2023
Globally, Kearney Global Services Location Index 2023
Of candidates fluent in English
Of candidates fluent in English

Vietnam vs. the alternatives

Cost matters - and Vietnam is competitive on that front. But the factors that shape long-term offshore performance go further. Here's how the markets compare. 
India

India

AVG TALENT COST
$20-$40 MID
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
High - strong accent variance by region
AU TIME ZONE (AEST)
-4.5 hrs (UTC+5:30)
TALENT POOL DEPTH
Very deep - fierce competition drives high attrition
ATTRITION RATE
16-17%/year
RELIABILITY INDEX (KEARNEY GSLI)
#1 globally
Vietnam

Vietnam

AVG TALENT COST
$18-30 Best value
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Moderate — B1-B2 standard; above global avg (EF EPI 2025: 500/800)
AU TIME ZONE (AEST)
-3 hrs (UTC+7) Near-overlap
TALENT POOL DEPTH
Deep & growing — 530K+ IT professionals; 57K+ grads/yr
ATTRITION RATE
14–15% / year Lowest
RELIABILITY INDEX (KEARNEY GSLI)
#7 globally
Philippines

Philippines

AVG TALENT COST
$12-25
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Excellent - #2 in Asia (EF EPI 2024: 570/800)
AU TIME ZONE (AEST)
-2 to -3 hrs (UTC+8)
TALENT POOL DEPTH
Strong in BPO/CX; thinner in tech
ATTRITION RATE
18-20%/year HIGH
RELIABILITY INDEX (KEARNEY GSLI)
#12 globally
Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

AVG TALENT COST
$35-75 HIGH COST
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
High - especially Poland, Czech Republic
AU TIME ZONE (AEST)
-7 to -9 hrs DIFFICULT
TALENT POOL DEPTH
Excellent in dev; shrinking post-2022
ATTRITION RATE
17-20%/year
RELIABILITY INDEX (KEARNEY GSLI)
Geopolitical risk rising

Key facts, by sector

Vietnam's talent market is broad and built for long-term team growth.  Here's how it applies to the roles Away Digital Teams places most.
530,000+
Active IT professionals
57,000+
STEM graduates entering the market annually
$694M
Vietnam IT outsourcing revenue in 2024 - projected $1.24B by 2029
Deep capability across software, cloud, data, DevOps, and QA - in a talent market that has been tested at scale by global tech companies (Google, Samsung, Intel).
React, Node.js, and Python are the dominant stacks; GitHub-native workflows, Jira/Confluence fluency as standard.
Xero & QuickBooks Ready
Professionals fully trained in Western cloud software & standard tax frameworks
50-70%
Direct cost reduction versus onshore finance hires
Qualified finance professionals who already know Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and standard tax frameworks - at a fraction of the cost of an equivalent local hire. Low attrition means your offshore finance team builds real institutional knowledge, not just task familiarity. 
Top 10 Globally
On AI awareness & readiness for adoption
3rd Largest
Digital economy growth in Southeast Asia, driving deep e-commerce & performance expertise
Access specialist execution without the hiring cost or lead time of a local specialist. Vietnam's growing digital economy has built a strong pipeline of professionals who work across the same tools and platforms your team already uses.
6-7 hrs
Business day overlap (AEST)
Under 14-15%
Annual voluntary staff attrition
#64th Globally
On the EF English Proficiency Index for strong communication skills
Lower attrition means the product knowledge, tone, and customer context your team builds actually stays - rather than walking out the door every 12 months. That consistency is where support quality either holds up or quietly degrades.
95%+ Literacy
A highly educated baseline workforce
Medical English fluent
Professionals trained specifically in Western healthcare terminology & clinical ticketing
Back-office, admin, and coordination support for healthcare businesses. Scheduling, documentation, data entry, and claims processing handled by professionals who bring accuracy and reliability to process-heavy work.
14-16%
Annual market growth building a deep pool of supply chain and tracking talent
Supply Chain Fluent
Local talent native to global ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and cargo tracking software
Coordination, documentation, tracking, and reporting roles benefit directly from lower attrition that keeps process knowledge intact. For logistics businesses managing high-volume, repetitive workflows, a stable offshore support team reduces the cost and disruption of constant retraining.
Why Vietnam?
Vietnam is quickly becoming the new hotspot for outsourcing, with a huge talent pool of high-quality, forward-thinking professionals.
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hold degrees in high-demand fields
Our talent network in Vietnam spans key industries, including technology, engineering, finance, and design.
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annual growth in key industries
Vietnam's growth and stability offer easy access to top talent in various fields.
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outsourcing destinations
Vietnam is now one of the best places to outsource, thanks to its talented and reliable workforce.
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of candidates are fluent in English
Ranked 7th out of 25 in Asia for English proficiency, Vietnam produces talent that communicates seamlessly with global teams.
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IT graduates each year
Powering a fast-growing digital workforce - backed by a young, tech-savvy talent pool with a median age of 34.
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enables a 24-hour workflow
Cutting up to 12 hours of downtime through faster responses and smoother handoffs.

 We're not a recruiter.
We're your offshore ops partner.

Traditional recruitment fills the role. Traditional outsourcing takes the work away.

What makes Outsourcing 2.0 different

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Pre-vetted talent - not reactive recruitment

Candidates are assessed for role skills, English proficiency, and team fit before they reach your shortlist. You don't wait eight weeks for sourcing to start.
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Dedicated people & operations support

Every team is backed by dedicated HR and Operations support in Vietnam to assist with onboarding, employee engagement, payroll, leave management, and day-to-day team administration.
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A locally based Client Success Manager - always reachable

A locally based CSM stays close to the relationship and helps resolve issues before they slow the team down. Local accountability makes offshore teams work.
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Ho Chi Minh City office - not unmanaged remote work

Your team works from a managed Away Digital Teams office with professional IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and a real team environment.
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Built-in performance visibility

KPIs, reporting rhythms, and feedback loops are set up early so you can see how the team is performing throughout the engagement - not just at quarterly reviews.

From consultation to onboarded

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Getting to know your business
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Sourcing, screening, and vetting talent
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Presenting and selecting top candidates
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Onboarding, setup, and ongoing support
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Away Digital Teams gave us access to a broader talent pool and helped us fine-tune our processes. The integration was seamless, and the team has been a great asset.

Jordan Kagan Gescheit

Jordan Kagan Gescheit

Co-founder / Co-CEO

Detector Inspector
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We spoke to about six different organisations, we looked at all of them and my first KPI was:

Will they feel like us?

Will they be an extension of us, as opposed to just another group of people that we just throw work to?

And the earliest sense from Away Digital Teams was genuinely similar ways of thinking about how we approach our team, how we support our team, kind of just that level of just cultural alignment.

Aaron Cross / Fionn Colvin

Aaron Cross / Fionn Colvin

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Technology Officer

Champion Data
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…we trialled an overseas team several years ago, but we actually weren’t ready to manage them from Australia, which is a complex task and to be honest since the day we started dealing with Away Teams it’s been nothing but a good experience… We’re finding that the calibre of candidates coming out of Vietnam seem to be exceptional. There’s a great culture that Away Teams are building in Vietnam. We’re all about culture in this organisation and you see it happening in Vietnam, it’s nearly like an extension of who we are, and that’s been integral to the success today.

Dean Mohr

Dean Mohr

Managing Director - My Occ Health Record

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Frequently asked questions

Will the quality hold up - or will we spend more time reviewing offshore work than if we'd hired locally?

Every partnership includes a locally-based Client Success Manager who stays involved for the life of the engagement, not just through setup. Our high client retention reflects the quality of our work, not just the cost savings we deliver.

What happens when someone leaves? High turnover has burned us before.

Away Digital Teams’ average placed staff tenure is well above the regional average. We pay above-market Vietnamese salaries, and your savings come from the wage differential between Vietnam and your local market — not from underpaying talent.

What about data security? We'd be sharing confidential information offshore.

Enterprise-grade security protocols, enforceable NDAs under both Vietnamese and Australian law, secure VPN environments, and managed device policy as standard. Client data doesn’t sit on personal devices or unsecured networks.

What's actually included in the price? We're worried hidden costs will erode the savings.

All-inclusive – salary, employer contributions, workspace, IT, HR management, Team Lead, and Client Success Manager in one monthly invoice. No setup fees. No add-ons. We model your full savings projection before you sign.

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