Vietnam lacks “knowledge workers", blames shortage on trainingVietNamNet Bridge - The requirements for workers in the future have changed. Only “knowledge workers" will be able to operate automatic machines and fix problems which cannot be done by robots. A research project of the institute found that Vietnam lacks skilled workers for semi-automation works, let alone knowledge workers for automation. Despite great efforts to reform vocational training, Vietnam still ranks 87th among 90 surveyed countries in training capability and skilled worker attraction. Despite great efforts to reform vocational training, Vietnam still ranks 87th among 90 surveyed countries in training capability and skilled worker attraction.