Tiếng ViệtThe Sao Khue Awards 2026 honored outstanding Vietnamese technology solutions contributing to the development of the digital economy and breakthrough technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).
Mapping Vietnam’s Digital Technology Solutions
On May 28, the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) held the Sao Khue Awards 2026 Ceremony and officially launched the “Vietnam Digital Technology Solutions Map 2026”.
Official launch of the “Vietnam Digital Technology Solutions Map 2026”.
Entering its 23rd year, Sao Khue 2026 marks a significant transformation as the program was redesigned for the first time under the “Next-Generation Sao Khue” model — evolving beyond a recognition program into a comprehensive system for evaluating, validating, and positioning the digital technology capabilities of Vietnamese enterprises.
Unlike previous seasons, Sao Khue 2026 is no longer solely an award program, but also a platform for assessment, verification, and ecosystem connectivity within Vietnam’s digital technology industry. Enterprises can position their own solutions, undergo expert evaluation and validation, and be listed on the Vietnam Digital Technology Solutions Map. This system helps enterprises enhance brand credibility, improve market accessibility, expand investment connections, and promote cooperation opportunities both domestically and internationally.
For regulatory authorities, the Vietnam Digital Technology Solutions Map serves as an important reference tool for policymaking and advancing national digital transformation initiatives. For organizations and users, it provides a transparent data source for selecting reputable technology solutions aligned with practical business needs.
At the same time, the program contributes to building a database of Vietnam’s digital technology capabilities across industries and sectors, reflecting emerging market trends in the new technological era.
A total of 140 solutions were evaluated, validated, and included across 28 digital technology maps during this inaugural campaign.
123 Outstanding Digital Platforms, Services, and Solutions
Through multiple rounds of evaluation, presentations, and final judging, the Sao Khue Awards 2026 Final Council — chaired by Dr. Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Sao Khue Awards 2026 Jury Council, together with 21 jury members — selected 123 outstanding digital platforms, services, and solutions for recognition at the Sao Khue Awards 2026. Among them, the most prominent categories included 42 digital economy and digital transaction solutions, 25 digital management solutions, and 18 breakthrough technology solutions.
The Sao Khue Awards 2026 Recognition and Award Ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyen Khac Lich, Director General of the Information Technology Industry Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, stated that the solutions honored this year are not only achievements of innovation, but also evidence of the growing maturity of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises — companies that are gradually mastering technology, data, and platforms while increasingly affirming Vietnam’s position on the global digital technology map.
Dr. Nguyen Quan shared that the rigorous “search for gold” process to identify this year’s Top 10 and 5-Star standard solutions was conducted transparently, objectively, and more efficiently thanks to a quantitative criteria framework and multidimensional data evaluation model. The recognized solutions demonstrated strong technological capabilities, proven implementation effectiveness, and long-term growth potential.
At the ceremony, Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of VINASA Founding Council, issued a strong call to action for Vietnamese digital technology enterprises. He emphasized that the Digital Technology Industry Law, officially taking effect from early 2026, could be considered the “ultimate declaration” safeguarding the innovation space of Vietnamese enterprises. In this context, Sao Khue 2026 not only recognizes existing achievements but also serves as a rallying call urging the industry toward new horizons.
“Do not be satisfied with revenue reports generated from superficial application layers. Be bold enough to invest substantial capital into R&D and pioneer upstream core technologies such as the low-altitude economy, robotics, and industrial AI. This is not merely a business challenge — it is a mission of self-reliance to protect national digital sovereignty,” Mr. Truong Gia Binh stated.
(Source: congthuong.vn)
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