Digital Biz

Vietnam recorded nearly VND5.4 quadrillion ($207.4 billion) in digital technology industry revenue in the first nine months of 2026, driven by robust monthly growth, semiconductor metrics, and key policy frameworks introduced by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

A new JICA-backed technical project will enhance Vietnam’s short-term heavy rainfall and flood forecasting capabilities while transferring advanced numerical weather prediction technology to domestic experts through 2028.

Through AI implementation, nearly two out of three enterprises are not only saving time but also generating higher revenues, and roughly eight in ten expect to sustain this growth momentum.

Phase 2 of the “Accessing European Markets through E-Commerce” project has been launched in Hanoi, focusing on enhancing digital capabilities, regulatory compliance, and EU market readiness for Vietnamese women-led enterprises.

Ho Chi Minh City Export 2026 will pioneer an offline-to-online (O2O) trade promotion model, leveraging artificial intelligence, big data, and a dedicated digital expo platform to connect domestic exporters with international buyers round the clock.

Vietnam’s Global Innovation Index ranking has steadily improved over the past decade, rising from 59th in 2016 to 43rd in 2026, an improvement of 16 places.