Vietnam Ranks 37th in World Digital and AI Ranking
Vietnam placed 37th globally in the 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking, trailing Singapore and Malaysia within Southeast Asia.
Vietnam ranked 37th out of 70 economies in the 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR 2026), according to results announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Hanoi. The ranking, conducted by the International Institute for Management Development, places Vietnam third among six assessed Southeast Asian economies, behind Singapore and Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng noted that the result serves as a benchmark for Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which aims for a top 50 global position and a top three Southeast Asian ranking by 2030. Vietnam demonstrated specific strengths in AI application, ranking 13th, as well as digital and AI governance (15th) and efficiency (21st).
IMD Director Arturo Bris identified critical weaknesses hindering the country, including cybersecurity risks, talent shortages, and the high cost of AI tools. In response, Hồ Quốc Dũng tasked the Ministry of Science and Technology with analyzing the IMD methodology to develop targeted improvements for institutional quality, human resources, and infrastructure.
