Honoring Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism at the 2025 Awards Ceremony
Hanoi, February 6, 2026 – The Ministry of Science and Technology held the prestigious 2025 Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Journalism Awards ceremony in Hanoi, celebrating outstanding journalistic contributions that highlight Vietnam’s advances in these critical fields.
The annual award not only acknowledges exceptional journalistic works but also serves as an opportunity to reflect on the vital role that media plays in communicating the Party and State’s policies on science and technology innovations. It further reinforces journalism’s role in nurturing the spirit of innovation and facilitating the application of scientific research in everyday life and industry.
A Long-Standing Tradition of Excellence
Now in its 14th year, the 2025 Journalism Awards continue to attract enthusiastic participation from press agencies across the country, both at the central and local levels. This year, the Organizing Committee received nearly 700 submissions from individual and group authors, underscoring the growing interest and maturity of science and technology journalism in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Science and Technology approved awards for 22 outstanding works and groups of works, which include five First Prizes, five Second Prizes, six Third Prizes, and six Consolation Prizes.
Highlights from the Award Ceremony
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong spoke at the event, highlighting the evolution of journalistic writing on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Vietnam. He noted the depth and substance of this year’s winning works, many of which do more than showcase achievements — they grapple directly with core issues in development such as institutional innovations, ecosystem promotion for innovation, grassroots digital transformation, and the practical application of technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and social life.
“What is most remarkable,” Deputy Minister Phuong commented, “is how journalists have moved beyond observation. They have engaged directly with scientific realities, working alongside local governments, enterprises, and scientists to ask the right questions and offer real solutions.”
In addition to honoring the winners, Deputy Minister Phuong officially launched the 2026 Journalism Awards, emphasizing their continuation in alignment with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57. The coming year’s awards aim to deepen coverage of how science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation policies translate into tangible improvements in production, business, and social governance.
The 2025 Award Winners
First Prize Winners:
- Group of works: “Resolution No. 57/NQ-TW: A way out for public research institutes” – Hanoi New Newspaper
- Group of works: “Bringing Numbers to the Border Villages” – Tuyen Quang Newspaper and Radio & Television
- Group of works: “Vietnam’s new strength from science and technology” – People’s Army Newspaper
- Work: “AI Calculations” – VTV1 Channel, Vietnam Television
- Artwork: “Inside the radioactive drug preparation area for cancer patients” – VnExpress Newspaper
Second Prize Winners:
- Group of works: “Bringing Resolution No. 189/2025/QH15 into life: Striving to realize the Ninh Thuan nuclear power ‘dream’” – Vietnam Law Newspaper
- Group of works: “Applying scientific research to practice” – Dai Doan Ket Newspaper
- Group of works: “Resolution 57/NQ-TW: Growth drivers for Ho Chi Minh City to take off in the new era” – Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station
- Work: “PRP Technology – Inherent Power” – Vietnam National Defense Television Channel
- Article: “Racing against time to bring the Lao Cai – Vinh Yen 500 kV power line project to completion on schedule” – Vietnam News Agency
Third Prize Winners:
- Group of works: “Draft Law on Science, Technology and Innovation: Institutional Breakthrough” – Tien Phong Newspaper
- Featured work: “Technology that defies the elements: When digital transformation becomes a shield against natural disasters” – Health and Life Newspaper
- Series of works: “Removing bottlenecks for science and technology to break through” – VOV2 Channel, Voice of Vietnam Radio
- Work: “Creating a favorable environment for science and technology, fostering creativity” – Center for Digital Content and Communication, Vietnam News Agency
- Work: “Hiding” – People’s Police Television
- Article: “Lam Dong Center for Applied Science and Technology: Innovation and Collaboration with Farmers” – Vietnam News Agency
Honorable Mentions:
- Group of works: “Building a safe, modern, and integrated digital financial system” – Saigon Liberation Newspaper
- Group of works: “The intellectual imprint of Vietnamese female scientists and the aspiration for breakthroughs in the new era” – Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Newspaper
- Group of works: “Ensuring digital economic security: From responding to challenges to creating development” – Nhan Dan Newspaper
- Collection of works: “Standing on the shoulders of giants to break through” – Dan Tri Newspaper
- Work: “The Sower of Happiness” – Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio & Television
- Work: “Application of digital technology in rice production” – Vinh Long Newspaper and Radio & Television
The Role of Journalism in Vietnam’s Innovation Drive
The awards ceremony firmly underscores the essential function of journalism as a bridge connecting scientific advancements with the public and stakeholders, facilitating a better understanding of innovations that shape the nation’s development. The awarded works serve as exemplary models of in-depth and socially responsible reporting, reflecting Vietnam’s commitment to science and technology as foundational pillars for national growth in the digital age.
For more information on the Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Journalism Awards and to view the full list of award-winning works, visit the Ministry of Science and Technology’s official website.
Source: VietnamPlus
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