Bac Ninh gained 50.96 points overall, up 2.2 points compared to previous year. Hanoi secured its top position, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong.

The Ministry of Science and Technology announces the top five localities nationwide in the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index. Photo: VnExpress.net.

This is the 4th year PII has been evaluated to provide data and evidence to help localities identify both their strong and weak points, potential factors and necessary conditions to promote socio-economic development based on science, technology and innovation.

The 2026 National Innovation Day was kicked off under the themed "Innovation – Driver of Development for the Entire Society".

In response to the National Innovation Day, Bac Ninh has organised a number of practical activities including seminars, workshops and talks to seek solutions for improving enterprises’ technological absorptive capacity as well as connecting the state- universities - business and businesses to scientists, intermediary organizations and investment funds.

Besides, it showcased new technologies, research results with commercialization potential, digital transformation solutions and innovative products.

The Department of Science and Technology in Bac Ninh city, in collaboration with Ly Thai To College, holds a seminar to mark Vietnam Innovation Day.

Universities, colleges, innovation centers and businesses were encouraged to organise the innovation day, innovation week, innovation contests and touring innovation labs and spaces.

Communication has been promoted through mass media, websites and social networks, integrated with activities in response to Bac Ninh city 2026 Digital Transformation Day.

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Vietnam reshapes FDI strategy with focus on technology, innovation

Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued on June 8, 2026, recognises the foreign-invested sector as an important component of the national economy, signalling a major shift in the country's investment attraction strategy. Rather than prioritising labour-intensive projects, Vietnam is now seeking high-quality investments capable of driving technological progress, innovation, sustainable development and stronger participation in global value chains.

Interest support scheme proposes to encourage investment in technology innovation

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Masan unit named among Vietnam's top 10 for innovation and business performance

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Institutional improvement key to driving innovation: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has reiterated Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s view that Vietnam must create a new breakthrough in institutional framework and legislation, turning them into a growth driver.