Hire Translators in Vietnam | Save Up to 70% on Staffing Costs

Translators are essential for helping businesses reach global markets, ensure accurate communication, and maintain brand consistency across languages. However, hiring qualified translators locally can be expensive and hard to scale—especially for multilingual content needs.
Vietnam offers a strong pool of professional translators fluent in English and other major languages, with cultural and industry-specific expertise. THIENTU BPO helps you hire reliable offshore translators in Vietnam - ready to deliver accurate, high-quality translations at scale.
What Is a Translator?
A translator converts written content from one language into another while preserving its original tone, intent, and meaning. Unlike interpretation (spoken translation), translators work with documents, websites, marketing materials, legal texts, and more. Skilled translators ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and consistency across all translated materials.
Why Hire Translators in Vietnam?
Vietnam is a top destination for outsourcing across many industries—from tech and design to customer service and operations. Here's why global companies trust Vietnam for offshore hiring:
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Educated and Skilled Talent
Vietnam has a large talent pool of university graduates with strong technical, analytical, and communication skills. -
Strong English and Work Culture Fit
Many professionals speak English well and understand global work expectations, making teamwork smooth and efficient. -
Lower Hiring and Operating Costs
Businesses save significantly by hiring top-quality professionals at much lower costs than in the U.S., Singapore, or even India. -
Good Time Zone Coverage
Vietnam’s working hours overlap with major regions like APAC, Europe, and the U.S., supporting real-time collaboration.
Translator Roles You Can Offshore
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English–Vietnamese Translator
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Vietnamese–Japanese / Korean / Chinese Translator
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Marketing & Website Translator
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Technical Document Translator
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Legal or Medical Translator
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Multilingual Localization Specialist
Core Responsibilities Handled by Offshore Translators
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Translate documents, websites, and content with accuracy and cultural nuance
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Adapt marketing materials to suit local language and audience
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Maintain terminology consistency using translation memory tools
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Collaborate with editors and reviewers for quality assurance
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Proofread and edit translated content
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Ensure timely delivery of translation projects
Top Skills to Look for in an Offshore Translator
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Fluency in source and target languages (e.g., English–Vietnamese)
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Strong grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills
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Cultural understanding and localization awareness
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Experience with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ)
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Ability to follow tone and brand voice guidelines
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Good communication and project management
Salary Comparison Table: Vietnam vs USA vs Singapore
Role | Vietnam (Monthly) | USA (Monthly) | Singapore (Monthly) |
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General Translator | $310 – $690 | $4,000 – $5,500 | $3,200 – $4,800 |
Technical Translator | $765 – $1,340 | $5,500 – $7,000 | $4,800 – $6,200 |
Legal/Medical Translator | $1,150 – $1,530 | $6,000 – $8,500 | $5,500 – $7,500 |
How THIENTU’s Proven Hiring Process Works
We make it easy to hire top remote talent through a structured, fast-tracked process that works across all roles and markets:
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Define Your Needs
Specify the role, skill set, industry focus, language or technical requirements, and timeline—so we can tailor the search from day one. -
Review Qualified Candidates
Receive a curated shortlist of pre-vetted candidates in just 5–7 business days, carefully selected to meet your defined criteria. -
Interview & Select
Evaluate candidates through interviews or test projects. We support you in making confident hiring decisions based on proven qualifications. -
Launch with Support
We handle onboarding, secure access, compliance, and performance tracking—ensuring a seamless start and ongoing success.
Sample Job Description: Offshore Translator
Key Responsibilities:
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Translate documents and content from English to Vietnamese (or other language pair)
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Ensure translations are culturally appropriate and technically accurate
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Collaborate with editors to maintain consistency and style
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Use translation tools to improve efficiency and quality
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Manage deadlines and deliver projects on schedule
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Review and proofread translated content for clarity and accuracy
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, translation, or related field
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2+ years of translation experience in a business or technical context
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Excellent written command of both source and target languages
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Proficiency with CAT tools and cloud-based editing platforms
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Strong attention to detail and time management
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Familiarity with industry-specific terminology is a plus
FAQs
What languages do your translators support?
We primarily support Vietnamese-English, but also offer Vietnamese–Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, and other language pairs based on client needs.
Do you provide industry-specific translators?
Yes. We can match you with translators experienced in legal, medical, marketing, or technical fields—ensuring accuracy and relevance.
How do you test translation quality?
Candidates complete sample projects and pass language proficiency and accuracy assessments. We also evaluate attention to tone, context, and formatting.
Can translators work with our CMS or tools?
Yes. Many translators are trained to work within tools like WordPress, Shopify, Figma, and cloud-based localization platforms like Smartling or Lokalise.
How quickly can we onboard a translator?
You’ll receive a shortlist of candidates within 5–7 business days. Full onboarding and handoff can be completed in under 3 weeks.
Hire a Translator in Vietnam Today
THIENTU BPO helps you access reliable, cost-effective translators in Vietnam—fluent, accurate, and ready to support global communication. Contact us at info@thientu.vn to get started.
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