Vietnam considers innovation a priority

Vietnam ranked 44th out of 132 countries and economies in the Global Innovation Index 2021 which was announced by the United Nations' World Intellectual Property Organisation. Vietnam considers investment in innovation to be one of the country’s priorities and a sustainable way to cope with Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam conducts research into Covid-19 vaccines to help quickly control the epidemic. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam produces COVID-19 test kits which have been put into use in the past two years. (Photo: VNA)

Nanocovax is the first made-in-Vietnam Covid-19 vaccine approved for human trials in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Nanocovax is the first made-in-Vietnam Covid-19 vaccine approved for human trials in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam Company in Dung Quat Economic Zone exports a shipment of raw fuel heating equipment to Thailand. (Photo: VNA)

The capital city of Hanoi plans to start construction of 43 industrial clusters in 2021, which were set up during the 2018-2020 period. (Photo VNA)

Loading and unloading import and export goods at Tan Cang - Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam Export-Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) introduces policies to support customers amidst COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)

Launching ceremony of the first Internet of Things Innovation Hub in Vietnam at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Vihelm, a coronavirus-proof helmet, invented by two Vietnamese students, ranks among the top 10 of the fifth ICAN international creative contest. (Photo: VNA)

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