Golden Globe Science and Technology Award announces 17 nominees

The Golden Globe Science and Technology Award Council has announced 17 outstanding candidates for the 2026 awards. These candidates were selected from 71 valid applications submitted by various domestic institutions and overseas Vietnamese communities.

For the first time, the award has expanded its scope from five to ten research fields to align with national strategic technology directions. The new categories include digital technology, semiconductor chips, aerospace, high-speed railways, robotics and automation, biomedical technology, and quantum security, among others.

The 17 nominees represent diverse fields such as digital technology, mobile networks, robotics, and environmental sustainability. Notable nominees include researchers from Viettel Group, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and VinUniversity. The council will eventually select the top 10 winners from this group.