Hanoi, Jan. 3 -- Vietnam's digital technology industry solidified its role as a major economic driver in 2025, delivering strong financial and export performance that far surpassed targets, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The industry's total revenue hit an estimated 198 billion USD, marking a 26% jump from last year and coming in 16% above the annual target. Its GDP contribution reached 1.075 quadrillion VND (nearly 40.9 billion USD), up 10% from 2024. Operational efficiency stayed strong, with profits estimated at over 371 trillion VND.

Hardware and electronics exports reached 178 billion USD, representing a 35% year-over-year increase and surpassing the annual target by 12%, firmly sustaining...