Vietnam expands its innovation ecosystem.

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology: Vietnam's high-tech goods exports accounted for 50.76% of the total in the first quarter of 2026. Notably, Vietnam rose to the 50th position globally in StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 for the first time, a 5-place increase from the previous year and its highest ranking ever.

Production activities at Hanoi Plastics Joint Stock Company (HPC). (Photo by SON TUNG)

The domestic innovation ecosystem continues to expand with 963 science and technology enterprises, 20 science and technology exchange platforms, and 37 innovation centers in 26 out of 34 provinces and cities.

In the field of digital transformation, the rate of online applications processed through the entire process reached 50.2% in May. The digital economy is estimated to contribute 14.02% to GDP by 2025, equivalent to approximately US$72.1 billion. Vietnam also maintains its position among the world's leading countries in telecommunications infrastructure, with mobile broadband internet speeds reaching 207.3 Mbps and fixed broadband speeds reaching 287.33 Mbps, both ranking 11th globally.

To date, the country has 110.5 million mobile broadband internet subscribers, including 24.29 million 5G subscribers; and 25.62 million fixed broadband internet subscribers. Revenue from postal services in May is estimated at 8,500 billion VND, a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

May also saw many significant diplomatic activities and events related to Vietnam's science and technology sector. Highlights included the Vietnam-India Innovation Forum in New Delhi, attended by General Secretary and President To Lam; talks between the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Science and Technology on cooperation in 6G, UAVs, and satellite technology; and the third meeting of the Government Steering Committee on Science and Technology Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/viet-nam-mo-rong-he-sinh-thai-doi-moi-sang-tao-post966828.html