“Many people from provinces around Việt Nam have been migrating to HCM City and other big cities to work in factories. However in recent years, more and more migrant workers are moving back to work in their hometowns.
The cost of living in big cities such as HCM City is getting more and more expensive. Rising population means that commuting in big cities is massively slowed down by traffic jams, and air pollution is also a problem.
Many factories are also moving to provinces with attractive land rent fees and favourable policies, especially for local workers.
It is understandable that workers trend towards solutions that benefit them most. When they can work near their homes as opposed to having to travel to another locality, it helps lessen both the financial burden (because they get to save on daily expenses and housing fees) and the emotional stress.” – Viet Nam News
Source: Labour Migration Can Be Harmful To Businesses In Country’s Big Cities