Initial Evaluation Meeting Held for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards
Expanding its categories to 10 in line with national strategic orientations, the award program convened to review applications from young scientists.
Within the scope of the 2026 Golden Globe Science and Technology Awards, award categories have been increased from 5 to 10, while the award council held its first meeting to begin evaluating application files of young talents.
Award Categories Increased
With the growing importance of science, technology, and innovation in national competitiveness, the scope of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards has been expanded in line with the national strategic technology list.
First Meeting Held
Chaired by Mr. Nguyen Tuong Lam, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Youth Union and Chairman of the Award Council, the first session was held at the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.
Candidate Applications Being Evaluated
The award council came together to review outstanding candidates who have achieved excellence in the fields of scientific research, technology development, and innovation.
77 Applications Received
Two months after its launch, a total of 77 applications were collected through the online system from 51 organizations, units, universities, research institutes, domestic enterprises, and overseas representative offices.
Number of Valid Applications
Out of the applications received, 71 were deemed valid, and these applications covered all 10 newly established award categories.
Newly Added Fields
For the first time, semiconductor chip technology, marine and ocean technology, aerospace technology, and high-speed train and urban rail transit technology have been included in the award system.