Vietnam has 3 world-leading indexes on innovation

DNVN - Vietnam has risen to 44th place out of 133 countries and economies , up two places from last year, according to the announcement from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on this year's Innovation Index Report. Notably, Vietnam achieved three top indicators in the world.

Vietnam’s three world- leading indices include the ratio of High-Tech Imports, High-Tech Exports and Creative Goods Exports, calculated on total trade. This is the first time the Creative Goods Exports Index has reached the top position globally.

Illustration photo. Source: INT

In the overall picture, Vietnam maintains its second position in the group of lower-middle-income countries, just behind India. In addition, the five upper-middle-income countries ranked above Vietnam include China, Malaysia, Türkiye, Bulgaria and Thailand.

All countries above Vietnam in the rankings have developed industries, are in the high-income group, and have a high ratio of spending on scientific research and development to GDP. In the ASEAN region, Vietnam ranks fourth, after Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

WIPO has also recognized Vietnam as one of three countries with outstanding achievements compared to its development level for 14 consecutive years.

Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat - Minister of Science and Technology emphasized: "These positive results were achieved thanks to the close and drastic direction of the Government and the Prime Minister, along with the participation of ministries, branches, localities and the science, technology and innovation community. Enterprises have also been proactive in researching and applying science and technology in production and business activities, promoting innovation in enterprises."

Regarding innovation inputs, the two main pillars of Institutions and Human Resources in research need to be improved, especially the group of indicators related to education and higher education. According to the leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology, ministries and branches need to identify and implement fundamental, synchronous and long-term solutions, quickly overcome the lack of data as well as data that is not updated to ensure more accurate assessment results.

Cao Thong

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/tin-tuc/viet-nam-co-3-chi-so-dan-dau-the-gioi-ve-doi-moi-sang-tao/20240927113834063