According to a GSMA Intelligence study of 11 Asia-Pacific markets, Vietnam saw the greatest increase in scores between 2016 and 2019. Its latest rating was 49 points in 2019, up 12 points from three years before, which GSMA Intelligence attributed to connectivity improvement, following the launch and rapid expansion of its 4G networks, as well as improvements in digital identity, digital citizenship, and digital lifestyle.

GSMA Intelligence noted that Vietnam is pursuing a national “Industry 4.0” strategy that includes infrastructure, human resources, e-government, and innovation.