Vietnam to work to raise position in global innovation rankings
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will work with relevant agencies to conduct innovation evaluation and help localities identify right directions to follow to help raise Vietnam’s position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings, an official has said.
Products of a science and technology company on display at an exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Science and Technology(MoST) will work with relevant agencies to conduct innovation evaluation andhelp localities identify right directions to follow to help raise Vietnam’sposition in the Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings, an official has said.
The MoST in coordination with the World Intellectual PropertyOrganisation (WIPO) and the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other internationalorganisations in Geneva held a hybrid workshop on October 10 to provideinformation about the GII 2023.
Speaking in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology BuiThe Duy said that in the GII 2023 recently released by WIPO, Vietnam ranks 46th among the 132 listed countries and economies, up two places from 2022. It isalso assessed as one of the seven middle-income countries showing the mostprogress in innovation over the last decade.
The country has jumped two places to the 57th from last year in terms of the innovation input sub-index, and one place to the40th in the innovation output sub-index.
Among ASEAN countries, Vietnam follows Singapore (5th), Malaysia (36th), andThailand (43rd).
Vietnam stands at the 46th position among the 132 countries and economies listed in the GII 2023 rankings. (Photo: VNA)
Duy held that if some factors such as the ICT services exports,copyright payments, fees and licences had been updated, Vietnam’s position inthe GII 2023 would have been higher.
Coordination from input to output among all parties is needed topromote innovation, the official said, expressing his hope that with supportfrom WIPO experts, the MoST and related units can carry out innovation evaluation,especially for localities, so that they can identify right directions to followto help raise Vietnam’s position in the GII rankings.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnamto the UN, the WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, said viavideoconference that Vietnam’s position in the GII 2023 rankings is encouragingbut also poses a big challenge for the coming time, especially amid numerous politicaland economic uncertainties in the world, along with changes in investment andtrade strategies of many countries.
Therefore, Vietnam needs to take measures to tap into its enormouspotential and further boost technology transfer and innovation to develop thebrands of high-quality Vietnamese goods and services in foreign markets. This requiresefforts by all-level authorities and sectors, particularly localities, scientists,the private sector and business associations, to step up innovation and science- technology application, she continued.
The ambassador pledged that the Permanent Mission of Vietnam tothe UN will assist the country to cooperate with WIPO and related organisationsin innovation and technology transfer to develop products and services./.
The Vietnamese Party and State always support and facilitate innovation activities, and continue perfecting related institutions, mechanisms and policies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told members of the Vietnam Innovation Network (NIC) in the US.
Vietnam has leaped two places in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2023, ranking 46th out of 132 countries and territories, according to a GII report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 27.
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Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
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Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
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The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
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Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
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According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
The Government will always accompany companies, including CMC, and request ministries, agencies, and Hanoi authorities to further support them by promptly removing any obstacles to their growth, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Products of a science and technology company on display at an exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnam stands at the 46th position among the 132 countries and economies listed in the GII 2023 rankings. (Photo: VNA) 
