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Taiwan has climbed to 20th place globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, rising five positions from the previous year. This marks Taiwan’s highest-ever ranking since the index was first published in 2017.
According to StartupBlink, Taiwan recorded an annual ecosystem growth rate of 41.1%, the highest among countries in the global top 20. The index highlights Taiwan as the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in East Asia within the top tier.
Taiwan’s total ecosystem value reached US$93.4 billion, reflecting strong global market presence and ecosystem expansion.
Taiwan Startup Ecosystem Strength in Hardware & IoT and Government Support
Taiwan ranks 7th globally in Hardware & IoT, reinforcing its strong foundation in semiconductors and related industries. The country also ranks 9th globally in Ecosystem Brand Value, reflecting high international visibility.
The report highlights Taiwan’s strong positioning in Ecosystem Maturity, ranking 7th globally and demonstrating consistent startup scaling and ecosystem outcomes.
Government initiatives such as Startup Island Taiwan and the Employment Gold Card program are cited as key efforts to attract international talent and strengthen global connectivity.
Taiwan also operates overseas startup hubs, including locations in Tokyo and Silicon Valley, to support international expansion.
Taiwan City Performance: Taipei Tech Corridor and Regional Growth
At the city level, the Taipei Tech Corridor ranks 39th globally, rising 15 positions from the previous year. It is identified as one of the fastest-growing startup hubs among the global top cities.
The report states that Taiwan has three cities in the global top 1,000, all of which are improving their rankings. These include the Taipei Tech Corridor, Tainan–Kaohsiung Area, and Taichung City.
The Tainan–Kaohsiung Area rose to 194th globally, while Taichung City climbed significantly to 364th globally, reflecting broader regional ecosystem development across Taiwan.
Vietnam Enters Top 50 Global Startup Ecosystems
Vietnam has risen to 50th place globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, moving up five positions from the previous year. This is Vietnam’s highest ranking since the index began.
The country recorded a 67.9% growth rate, significantly above the global average, placing Vietnam among the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world.
The report notes that Vietnam is part of the most dynamic group of countries ranked 21–50, where growth rates are particularly strong.
Vietnam Startup Ecosystem Development and Policy Direction
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem currently includes approximately 4,000 startups, along with 208 investment funds, 84 incubators, and more than 20 startup support centres at national and local levels.
Key policy developments include the Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation (2025) and Resolution 57, which aim to strengthen innovation-driven growth.
The government has identified strategic technology areas, including AI, semiconductors, robotics, quantum technology, and green hydrogen.
Vietnam’s 2026 development plan targets a 30% increase in startups, the formation of 30–50 spin-off companies, and the establishment of at least three innovation and entrepreneurship centres in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
The plan also includes the development of technology sandbox models in major cities to support innovation testing and commercialization.
Ho Chi Minh City Enters Global Top 100 Startup Ecosystems
At the city level, Ho Chi Minh City has entered the Global Top 100 startup ecosystems for the first time, ranking 98th globally after rising 12 positions.
The city is described as the leading startup hub in Southeast Asia in terms of ecosystem maturity, particularly in Fintech and Blockchain, where it ranks 60th and 70th globally, respectively.
Other Vietnamese cities also showed growth. Hanoi rose to 118th globally, while Da Nang increased significantly to 554th globally with a strong growth performance. Hai Phong entered the global top 1,000 for the first time.
This article is a summary of several original articles. The full versions can be read at the following links:
https://vir.com.vn/vietnam-enters-top-50-global-startup-ecosystems-153069.html
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202605190018
https://www.startupblink.com/startupecosystemreport
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