# Vietnam digital technology and culture initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-digital-technology-and-culture-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:49:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Vietnam has introduced new initiatives to promote digital technology and its application across various sectors. The Ministry of Science and Technology launched the 2026 ‘Make in Viet Nam’ Digital Technology Product Award, which honors domestic organizations that research, design, and manufacture digital products. This program focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing to enhance national economic competitiveness.

In a related effort to integrate technology with national identity, the Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards were launched in Hanoi. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, recognizes the use of digital transformation—including big data and virtual reality—to preserve and enhance Vietnamese culture, heritage, and smart tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards launched to promote digital culture

The Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards debuted in Hanoi to honor achievements in using digital technology, such as AI and VR, to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural heritage and creative industries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-rong-xanh-awards-launched-to-promote-digital-culture

### 2026-09-04: Vietnam launches 2026 'Make in Viet Nam' Digital Technology Award

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the 2026 'Make in Viet Nam' Digital Technology Product Award to honor domestic innovation in AI and smart manufacturing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-launches-2026-make-in-viet-nam-digital-technology-award

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