Vietnam’s digital technology sector revenue in April 2026 is estimated at VND622.4 trillion ($23.6 billion), marking a significant 38% increase compared to the same period last year.
The data was reported during a recent regular press conference held by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
By the end of April, the country recorded 110.5 million mobile broadband subscribers, with the household fiber optic coverage rate reaching 85.8% and IPv6 usage hitting 65%. The total number of national ".vn" domain names also rose to 690,436, representing a 5.3% year-on-year growth.
To further modernize the nation’s infrastructure, the ministry has finalized a plan to deploy 5G networks through 2030 while continuing to eliminate signal dead zones and tighten the management of unregistered SIM cards.
The digital sector's economic impact remains robust, with export turnover for digital products reaching $20.296 million, a 39.6% surge. After-tax profits for the sector reached over VND44.49 trillion (nearly $1.9 billion). Currently, there are approximately 80,052 active digital technology enterprises nationwide.
The postal sector also saw steady performance in April 2026, with revenue reaching VND7.9 trillion ($300 million) and a total volume of 480 million items.
In the field of intellectual property, the ministry received 13,802 industrial property applications, processed 20,009 cases, and granted 6,356 protection titles during the month. Regarding standards and quality control, 39 draft national standards were appraised, 51 national measurement standards were maintained, and 222 professional evaluations were conducted.
Furthermore, Vietnam recorded 2,761 international scientific publications in April, concentrated in key fields such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, medicine, environmental science, and agriculture. These sectors are considered vital drivers for socio-economic development, aiming to improve productivity, growth quality, and overall national competitiveness.
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