Revenue from Vietnam’s digital technology industry was estimated at VND680.6 trillion ($25.8 billion) in August 2026, up 36% from the same month last year, according to a report from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Exports of digital technology products and goods were estimated at $22.4 billion, representing a 41% year-on-year increase.

Postal services also recorded continued growth in the month, with revenue estimated at VND9.26 trillion, up 3% from July and 22% from the same period in 2025.

By the end of August, Vietnam had 968 science and technology enterprises and 20 science and technology trading platforms, according to the ministry.

In September, the Ministry of Science and Technology will focus on developing a plan to establish national key research, testing and laboratory centers to support strategic technology development.

In innovation, the ministry will continue drafting and submitting for approval the National Program on Innovative Startups for 2026-2035.

For digital transformation and the digital technology industry, the ministry plans to complete key and sector-specific databases, deploy shared national digital platforms and organise the second meeting of the National Steering Committee on the Semiconductor Industry in 2026.

The initiatives are expected to strengthen Vietnam’s digital infrastructure and support the development of strategic technology sectors.