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DNO - Viet Nam has been recognized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as one of the countries making significant improvements in quality infrastructure between 2024 and 2026.
The country ranked 47th out of 170 economies assessed in the 2026 Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index, reflecting continued efforts to strengthen standards, measurement, and quality assurance systems.
Vietnam scored 52.8 points in the 2026 QI4SD Index, released by UNIDO at the 2026 Global Quality Forum, held in Vienna, Austria from November 4 to 6.
First introduced in 2022, the QI4SD Index is designed to assess the development of national quality infrastructure systems and their contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The index draws on 37 indicators across five key components: standardization, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment and policy. In this context, quality infrastructure does not refer to physical facilities such as roads, bridges, factories or data centers.
Rather, it encompasses the institutions, standards, regulations, procedures, and technical services that ensure products and services meet established requirements for quality, safety, and environmental performance.
These systems enable countries to measure, test, inspect and certify products and services against internationally recognized standards, helping build confidence in markets and facilitate trade.
Compared with the 2024 assessment, Vietnam's score increased by 1.6 points, from 51.2 to 52.8. Its overall ranking, however, moved from 42nd to 47th, partly because the number of economies assessed expanded from 155 to 170.
This year, UNIDO introduced a new approach to measuring progress between assessment periods for the first time, using harmonized indicators and data under the Harmonised QI4SD Index.
The methodology is intended to identify substantive improvements across individual components of national quality infrastructure systems rather than relying solely on overall rankings.
Beyond its overall score, Vietnam was specifically highlighted by UNIDO among countries making significant improvements in quality infrastructure between 2024 and 2026.
The group also includes Colombia, Iran, Nigeria and Uzbekistan. The 2026 QI4SD results not only recognize Viet Nam's progress but also highlight the need to turn advances in quality infrastructure into tangible benefits for businesses, consumers, and the wider economy.
A representative of the National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality said UNIDO's recognition was a positive signal of the country's efforts to develop its quality infrastructure in recent years.
It also underscored the importance of coordinated investment in standardization, metrology, accreditation, and conformity assessment capabilities.
As economies transition towards greener, more digital and sustainable development models, quality infrastructure is becoming increasingly important in improving product quality, ensuring safety, facilitating trade and supporting innovation.
By further aligning its quality infrastructure with international standards and evolving market expectations, Vietnam can improve the competitiveness of its products, expand access to global markets and support the sustainable integration of domestic businesses into international supply chains.