Vietnam Records Innovation-Driven Growth in Science and Technology Sector
Vietnam has made significant progress in digital transformation by increasing its budget for science and technology under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW. Rising to 43rd place in the Global Innovation Index, the country is enhancing its international competitiveness through 5G infrastructure and domestic biotechnology products.
In line with the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, Vietnam has achieved tangible successes in 2026 through strategic investments in science, technology, and digital transformation. The share allocated to this sector from the state budget was increased from 75,000 billion VND in 2025 to 95,000 billion VND in 2026.
In 2026, the country ranked 43rd out of 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII). Increasing its scientific publication capacity, Vietnam reached 26,107 publications in the Scopus system in the first 10 months of 2026. The total revenue of the digital technology sector for the same period is projected to reach 254.6 billion dollars.
While 5G base station installations have gained momentum in telecommunications infrastructure, mobile internet speed rose to approximately 230 Mbps as of September 2026. The use of artificial intelligence in public services has spread to 24 ministries and 34 local government units.
The African swine fever vaccine developed in the field of biotechnology has found a response in the international market. As of October 2026, the delivery of a 300,000-dose order has been completed as part of the vaccine exported to the Philippines.
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