Vietnam rises one place to 43rd in 2026 Global Innovation Index
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.
Da Nang ranks sixth in Asia for returning international visitors
The strong repeat-visitor rate highlights the central city’s growing appeal among international travellers and reinforces its position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations.
Vietnam ranks among global top 10 for LEED-certified green building projects
The ranking is based on the total LEED-certified floor area each year, reflecting the scale and level of development of green building markets in each country.
Vietnam Airlines honored among World's Best Airlines
The ranking made by AirlineRatings.com, a global aviation safety and product rating agency.
Vietnam at bottom of Covid-19 recovery index
Nikkei Asia’s Covid-19 Recovery Index evaluates 121 countries and territories based on infection management, vaccine rollouts, and social mobility at the end of each month. Vietnam, once a “star” in successfully controlling the pandemic, is now recording a high number of infections and fatalities, and so ranks 121st on the list.
Export goods rising in diversity and sophistication
The proportion of high-tech export goods from Vietnam has increased sharply, making the country’s ranking in terms of diversity and sophistication rise four places to 56th. Compared to other countries in the region, Vietnam ranks above Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, but is far behind Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It could be among the world’s leading countries in terms of economic growth by 2027.