Vietnam aims for 75% harmonization with international standards by 2030

Under the newly approved National Standard Strategy for the 2026–2035 period, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, Vietnam aims to have 75% of its national standards harmonized with international, regional, or developed nations' standards by 2030.

The strategy also sets a target for 100% of the sectors within the Vietnam Standards Classification Framework to be compatible with Level 2 of the International Classification for Standards (ICS) established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Regarding standards related to strategic technology development and key economic sectors, Vietnam strives to have representatives participating in 60% of the corresponding technical committees of ISO, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Furthermore, Vietnamese technical committees aim to secure representation within IEC technical committees specifically related to smart city development.

To enhance productivity, quality, and the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods, the strategy targets an annual average of 50,000 certificates of conformity with standards and technical regulations.

A notable goal is to ensure that 50% of newly developed Vietnamese standards involve the participation of businesses, associations, research institutes, and universities. The government will also deploy a program to support at least 50,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing and applying national standards through financial assistance, on-site training, and sector-specific consultancy.

Looking toward 2035, the strategy aims to increase the harmonization rate to 80% to further improve the global market accessibility of Vietnamese products.

Other key targets for 2035 include: ensuring 60% of national standards are developed based on the practical demands of key markets; allocating 30% of new standards to emerging fields, specifically strategic technologies, the digital economy, the green economy, and sustainable development; and reaching an annual average of 70,000 certificates of conformity to continue driving national productivity and quality.