VIetnam: Investigation of innovation in enterprises in 2024 from July 1, 2024

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Decision 1005/QD-BKHCN on conducting the investigation of innovation in enterprises in 2024 was issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam on May 20, 2024.

The investigation will be conducted in accordance with the approved plan, ensuring comprehensive, truthful, and accurate information promptly, without duplication or omission; the collected information will be confidential as per the regulations of the Statistics Law.

Investigation of innovation in enterprises in 2024 from July 1, 2024 in Vietnam

The time, time limit, and method for the investigation of innovation in enterprises in 2024 are as follows:

(1) Time and period for investigation

- The start date for the investigation is July 1, 2024.

- Period for investigation: Indicators collected over a period will gather information within 1 year, from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Indicators collected at a specific time will gather information based on the actual figures as of December 31, 2023.

(2) Time limit for investigation

The time limit for information collection is 62 days starting from July 1, 2024.

(3) Investigation method

The investigation will be conducted using two methods:

- Direct method: investigators will directly visit the units to meet with the designated officers, introduce the purpose, significance, and content, and jointly collect and calculate the data to fill in the investigation forms. This method will apply to most investigated units.

- Indirect method: Organize training workshops to introduce the purpose, significance, and content, guide on how to fill out the forms, and request the units to send the investigation forms to the investigation authority according to the specified content and timeline in the investigation Plan. This method is used when investigators find it challenging to access the units.

The investigators will be selected from individuals experienced in statistical surveys.

Contents on innovation in enterprises in 2024 to be investigated in Vietnam

The investigation content will focus on the indicators specified in Circular 03/2018/TT-BKHCN dated May 15, 2018, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam on the System of Statistical Indicators in Science and Technology and assigning the collection and compilation of national statistical indicators in science and technology:

- Indicator 0601: Percentage of enterprises implementing innovation;

- Indicator 0602: Expenditure on innovation in enterprises;

- Indicator 0604: Number of enterprises with Science and Technology Development Funds;

- Indicator 0605: Number of enterprises with R&D departments.

(1) Group of information identifying the investigated unit

- Enterprise name;

- Enterprise's TIN;

- Year of establishment;

- Enterprise's address;

- Enterprise's charter capital structure;

- Business line;

- Other information.

(2) Group of information on personnel of the enterprise

- Number of employees;

- Employees categorized by educational level.

(3) Group of information on science and technology activities

- Science and Technology Development Fund;

- Research and Development department.

(4) Group of information on enterprise innovation

- Enterprise's innovation activities;

- Enterprise's support activities for innovation;

- Factors impacting enterprise's innovation activities;

- Application of advanced, environmentally-friendly technologies in innovation activities.

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