Vietnam ranks 44th in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, indicating its placement among nations leading in technological advancement and creativity.
Vietnam Makes Strides in Global Innovation Index
Vietnam has made significant progress in the Global Innovation Index (GII), moving up 32 places over the past 12 years to secure the 44th position out of 139 economies in the 2025 edition.
The country overtook Thailand to place third among ASEAN nations, with only three countries from the upper middle-income group ranking above it: China, Malaysia, and Turkey. Among the 37 economies in the lower middle-income group, Vietnam held second place after India.
The Global Innovation Index 2025 study, conducted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with the Portulans Institute, highlighted Vietnam's continued excellence in high-tech global exports. The report also noted the country's strong growth in electric vehicles and 5G coverage.
The GII evaluates innovative performance using 80 indicators, including R&D spending, venture capital deals, high-tech exports, and intellectual property filings. This year, the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and China broke into the top 10 for the first time. Switzerland, Sweden, the US, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore topped the index.
The report emphasised the importance of improving measurement and data systems to better track innovation performance and guide evidence-based policymaking. Many economies, including Vietnam, struggle to scale their innovation ecosystem, commercialise research, and integrate more fully into global value chains.
To unlock innovation's full potential, policymakers, business leaders, and academic institutions must act decisively. The report suggested that innovation ecosystems require support and nurturing through thoughtful policies, meaningful investments, and cross-sector collaboration.
Vietnam maintained the same position as last year with an overall score of 37.1. The country's rapid progress in the GII is a testament to its ability to act in response to global shifts, including digital transformation and sustainability. Innovation is no longer just about long-term investment into science, but also about agility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
Economies that can adapt quickly by embracing new technologies, supporting start-ups, and strengthening links across sectors are gaining ground. Vietnam, with its strong growth in high-tech exports and its focus on digital transformation and sustainability, is one such economy. The country's continued progress in the Global Innovation Index is a promising sign for its future.
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