Ministry of Science and Technology launches 2026 Press Award

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The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the 2026 Press Award for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

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The authors won the First Prize of the Press Award for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in 2025. Photo: Hao Thien

On February 6, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology organized the Award Ceremony for the Press Award on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in 2025.

The Press Award for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in 2025 is not only an opportunity to honor outstanding journalistic works, but also an opportunity to look back at the past journey, continue to affirm the particularly important role of the press in conveying the Party and State's guidelines and policies; encouraging the spirit of innovation; promoting the application of research results in practical life and production.

After 14 years of organization, the 2025 award continues to receive the response and participation of most press agencies at the central and local levels. In 2025, the Organizing Committee received nearly 700 works from authors and groups of authors.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved and awarded the Press Award for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in 2025 to 22 works/groups of works, including 5 first prizes, 5 second prizes, 6 third prizes and 6 consolation prizes.

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Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Technology, launched the 2026 Press Award for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation. Photo: Hao Thien

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong said that this year's award shows the clear maturity of journalism writing about science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Many works not only reflect achievements but also delve into core issues such as institutional innovation, development of the innovative ecosystem, digital transformation at the grassroots level, application of technology in healthcare, agriculture, industry and social life.

Also at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Technology, launched the 2026 Press Award for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation.

Accordingly, the 2026 award will continue to accompany the implementation of Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo, focusing on reflecting the process of bringing guidelines and policies on science, technology and digital transformation into production, business and social management practices.

LIST OF PRESS WORKS AWARDED THE PRESS AWARD FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN 2025

FIRST PRIZE

- Works group: "Resolution No. 57/NQ-TW: A way out for public research institutes" - Hanoi Moi Newspaper.

- Works group: "Taking Numbers to Border Villages" - Tuyen Quang Newspaper and Radio, Television.

- Works group: "Vietnam's new strength from science and technology" - People's Army Newspaper.

“AI Calculation” - VTV1 Channel, Vietnam Television.

Inside the radioactive drug processing area for cancer patients" - VnExpress Newspaper.

SECOND PRIZE

- Works group: "Bringing Resolution No. 189/2025/QH15 into life: Devoting efforts to realize the "dream" of Ninh Thuan nuclear power" - Vietnam Law Newspaper.

- Work group: "For scientific research to be applied in practice" - Dai Doan Ket Newspaper.

- Group of works: "Resolution 57/NQ-TW: Growth momentum for Ho Chi Minh City to take off in the new era" - Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station.

“PRP Technology - Self-Strength” - Vietnam National Defense Television Channel.

Racing against time, bringing the 500 kV Lao Cai - Vinh Yen power line project "to the finish line" on schedule" - Vietnam News Agency.

THIRD PRIZE

- Works group: "Draft Law on Science, Technology and Innovation: Institutional Breakthrough" - Tien Phong Newspaper.

- Group of works: "Technology "anti-heaven": When digital transformation becomes a shield against natural disasters" - Health and Life Newspaper.

- Work group: "Removing bottlenecks for science and technology to break through" - VOV2 channel, Voice of Vietnam.

Creating a favorable environment for science and technology, igniting creativity" - Digital Content and Communication Center, Vietnam News Agency.

- Work: "Hidden" - People's Police Television.

“Lam Dong Center for Applied Science and Technology Innovation, Accompanying Farmers” - Vietnam News Agency.

CONSOLATION PRIZE

- Work group: "Creating a safe, modern and integrated digital finance" - Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper.

- Works group: "The intellectual imprint of Vietnamese female scientists and the aspiration to break through in the new era" - Ho Chi Minh City Women's Newspaper.

- Work group: "Ensuring digital economic security: From responding to challenges to creating development" - Nhan Dan Newspaper.

- Works group: "Standing on the shoulders of giants to break through" - Dan Tri Newspaper.

“Seer of the Seeds of Happiness” - Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio, Television.

- Work: "Application of digital technology in rice production" - Vinh Long Newspaper and Radio, Television.

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