Da Nang ranks 8th in Provincial Innovation Index 2025
DNO - Da Nang has been ranked 8th in the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) 2025, announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology on October 1.
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According to the ranking, Da Nang scored 47.2 points, behind 7 localities, namely Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hue, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen.
In 2024, former Da Nang was ranked 5th with 48.99 points, whilst former Quang Nam Province was placed 47th with 30.82 points.
PII reflects the actual, overall picture of each locality’s current socio-economic development based on science, technology and innovation.
This index also provides the evidence to identify strengths, weaknesses, potential factors and necessary conditions to promote innovation.
Initiated by Vietnam, the PII is modeled on the Global Innovation Index (GII).
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the compilation of PII 2025 is carried out to ensure objectivity and transparency with data sources provided by ministries, agencies, organizations and units at the central and local levels.