Exports of hardware and electronic products were estimated at $30.681 billion in October, up 108% from the same period in 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced its regular press briefing on November 4.
High-tech products continued to account for a substantial share of the exported products, representing approximately 55.23% of total export value.
In innovation, Vietnam ranked 43rd among 139 countries and economies in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2026, moving up one place from 2025 and ranking third in ASEAN. The country’s innovation output sub-index rose two places to 35th.
On October 4, 2026, the ministry also announced the results of the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index (PII), with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh taking the top five positions, respectively.
The ministry has also approved the National Program on Innovative Entrepreneurship for 2026–2035.
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