For the third consecutive year, Hanoi has topped the provincial innovation index, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Hue.

Among lower-middle-income countries, Vietnam is second only to India while maintaining its global position of 44th at a time when many regional economies are slowing down.

Vietnam has climbed to the world's 10th place for fixed broadband internet speeds, its highest ranking since Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index began in 2017, the global internet speed testing company has reported.

Vietnam is in the 2nd position among the 37 lower middle-income group economies, and 9th among the 17 economies in South East Asia, East Asia, and Oceania.

Hanoi, Da Nang, and Nha Trang have earned spots in the top 50 most attractive global cities of 2025, according to a new tourism index based on online data and global travel appeal.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has issued Decision No. 2514/QĐ-BVHTTDL approving and launching the pilot implementation of the Family Happiness Index from 2025 to 2029.

Vietnam ranks 6th in the 2025 Global AI Index, beating major economies in trust and openness to AI innovation.

According to recent educational assessments, Vietnamese primary school students rank among the top in Southeast Asia in all three core areas: mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing.

Among Southeast Asian financial hubs, HCM City ranks below Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand), and Jakarta (Indonesia), but stands above Manila (The Philippines).

Vietnam’s steady progress in recent years has seen its position improve significantly, from 77th in 2021 to 65th in 2022 and 54th last year. The country now ranks second in Southeast Asia, behind only Singapore.

With an average download speed of 134 Mbps, Vietnam’s mobile Internet is now among the world’s fastest, supported by rapid 5G deployment.

Vietnamese citizens can enter 51 destinations without a visa or only need to apply for an e-visa, a border visa, or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) out of a total of 199 countries and territories.

According to Education First’s 2024 report, Vietnam’s English proficiency ranking fell from 58th to 63rd globally, placing the country among nations with Low proficiency levels.

Vietnam’s economic freedom ranking has improved for the third consecutive year, highlighting the success of ongoing reforms and offering crucial policy lessons.

Vietnam has retained its 12th position out of 27 countries and territories in the 2024 Asia Power Index which was recently compiled by the Lowy Institute, an independent think-tank based in Australia.

Vietnam has become a prominent player in global travel trends, attracting significant interest from international travelers.

Vietnam's 8-grade jump in the GCI (global cybersecurity index) shows the country’s improvements in both awareness and actions compared with four years ago, experts have said.

Vietnam has been ranked 44th out of 133 countries and economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024 report, up two notches compared to the 2023 ranking.

Vietnam has named among happiest countries in Southeast Asia for Gen Z and millennials, according to a report of World Happiness Report 2024.