Ho Chi Minh City launches journalism award on scientific, technological breakthroughs and digital transformation

On the afternoon of June 26, the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association launched the first Journalism Award for writing about "Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo" in 2025.

Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, informed about the journalism award at the press conference.

The award aims to improve the effectiveness of propaganda work on Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and spread the orientations and goals of the Politburo , City Party Committee, City People's Committee on breakthrough development and application of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation to promote the rapid and sustainable development of the City, contributing to the development of the country.

Mr. Nguyen Tan Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, shared: "This award is a practical activity to recognize and honor the important contributions of the team of reporters, journalists, and editors. They are the ones who have been accompanying Ho Chi Minh City to effectively implement Resolution 57 - a resolution of long-term strategic and breakthrough significance, laying a solid foundation for the country's sustainable development based on knowledge, technology and innovation."

At the launching ceremony, Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City emphasized: "Resolution 57 not only provides strategic direction for the country's sustainable development in the digital age but is also a call to action for the entire political and social system to act together to create breakthroughs in thinking, institutions, technological infrastructure and people".

"In this journey, the press is the pioneering force in spreading and arousing the spirit of innovation throughout society. At the same time, the press is also an effective channel for social criticism, helping state agencies absorb opinions from practice to perfect policies, so that Resolution 57 can truly come into life," Mr. Lam Dinh Thang added.

According to the organizers, the award welcomes the participation of reporters, editors, and journalist members working at Ho Chi Minh City press agencies as well as central press agencies with permanent offices in Ho Chi Minh City.

Entries can be in many genres such as print, electronic, radio, television, including reports, notes, interviews, narratives, quick notes, press notes and must be published or broadcast from January 1, 2025 to November 15, 2025.

The content of the works should focus on broadly reflecting the key points of Resolution 57. This includes raising awareness and promoting action across society on science , technology, innovation and digital transformation.

In addition, the works also need to mention the improvement of institutions and policies; infrastructure and data development; human resource development and talent attraction; promoting innovation and application of science and technology; developing digital government, digital economy, digital society and ensuring information safety, security and data sovereignty.

The Organizing Committee will award a total of 17 prizes to outstanding individuals and groups, with a total value of up to nearly 300 million VND. Specifically, there will be 1 First Prize worth 50,000,000 VND; 2 Second Prizes, each worth 40,000,000 VND; 3 Third Prizes, each worth 20,000,000 VND and 10 Consolation Prizes, each worth 10,000,000 VND.

Time to receive entries: Units organize preliminary selection at the grassroots level and send entries to the Organizing Committee of the Award from November 15 to November 20, 2025. Two addresses to receive entries: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology - City Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. Address: 273 Dien Bien Phu, District 3. Phone: 0909.201040 (Ms. Le Bao Ngoc), email: [email protected]

Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association. Address: 14 Alexandre de Rhodes, Ben Nghe, District 1. Phone: 0909.337.239 (Ms. Truong Thi Kim Trang)

The Organizing Committee will not accept entries that do not meet the above requirements. Note: On the envelope, clearly state: Entry for the 1st Digital Transformation Journalism Award - 2025.

According to VNA

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