Global Industrial Digitalization Rankings Released, with Asia and European countries leading the way

A few days ago, the latest report released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance BNEF shows that in 2020, South Korea, Singapore and Germany ranked in the top three
in the global industrial digitalization ranking.
The leading countries in industrial digitalization are mainly from Asia and Europe, each accounting for the top four places on the list
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Since the BNEF first audit in July 2019, 21 countries have launched national AI strategies and 14 have launched digital manufacturing initiatives
.

South Korea ranked first in 2020 and third
in 2019.
This is largely driven by policy developments such as the National AI Strategy and its "New Deal" recovery plan, which makes digitalization and green technologies a national priority
.

The top 10 countries are: South Korea, Singapore, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, United States, France, Canada, and Sweden
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BNEF's annual rankings also take into account factors such as policy, technology, investment, education level, venture capital and other factors, highlighting the best countries
for industrial digital transformation and technology development.
Danya Liu, Digital Industry Analyst at BNEF, said: "The ranking reveals the fastest markets
for industrial systems from manufacturing to power distribution due to smart technology.
Perhaps more importantly, they also point out which governments qualify to be global leaders
in new technologies.
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As countries around the globe strive to prop up economies affected by Covid-19, digitalization has become an important pillar
of government policy.
The government's digital strategy aims to improve industrial competitiveness and enhance the capabilities of key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of
Things (IoT).

As countries scramble to establish themselves as leaders, AI remains the primary technology focus
.
National AI strategies typically involve two aspects: creating incentives to increase adoption and setting standards
for ethical development.
Since the 2019 ranking, BNEF has recorded 21 countries
that have adopted national AI strategies.
More South American and African countries are expected to launch AI policies this year, but progress has stalled
due to Covid-19.

The pandemic has also fueled the rise of
technological sovereignty and proactive support programs.
France, Germany and other countries have pledged to build a European cloud to challenge the dominance of U.
S.
and Chinese tech giants
.
Japan pays its manufacturers of high-value goods to shift production from China to South Korea, which is working to develop AI chips
in South Korea.

Manufacturing competitiveness remains the focus of
global industrial digital policy.
Since last summer, 14 countries have announced new manufacturing digitalization plans
.
Many governments are also digitizing
their power, mining, agriculture and oil sectors through policies and incentives.
Saudi Arabia's national strategy calls for the adoption of digital technologies to help the country build a new logistics industry and help diversify beyond
oil and gas.
Germany stressed the importance of digital technologies in achieving its goal of
developing the EV battery industry.