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In order to realize Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, Au Lac AI Alliance has just officially announced the Au Lac Grand Prize, awarding 1 million USD to the best AI product and solution owned by Vietnamese people. This is the largest technology award in Vietnam today. Download Overview of the Au Lac Grand Prize announcement ceremony - Photo: VGP The Au Lac Grand Prize honors AI products and solutions developed and owned by Vietnamese people, creating a strong and sustainable impact on the economy and society. The goal of the Award is to encourage the spirit of technology mastery and contribute to affirming Vietnams intellectual position on the global technology map. The award is expected to be awarded for 3 consecutive years, starting from 2026. The award was initiated by Au Lac AI Alliance, sponsored by FPT Group and accompanied by media sponsorship of the Government Electronic Information Portal and VnExpress Newspaper. The appraisal council includes: Final round: Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of Au Lac AI Alliance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Corporation; Mr. Don Lam, General Director and Founding Shareholder of VinaCapital Group, Deputy Head of the Private Economic Research and Development Department (Division IV), Administrative Procedure Reform Advisory Council of the Prime Minister; Dr. Luong Minh Thang, Senior Scientist and Research Director, Google DeepMind. The preliminary round includes: Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, Chairman of Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), General Director of FPT Corporation; Associate Professor. Dr. Huynh Dang Chinh, Deputy Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology; Prof. Dr. Chu Duc Trinh, Rector of the University of Technology, Hanoi National University; Dr. Le Truong Son, Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. HCM; Associate Professor, Dr. Le Hieu Giang, Principal of City University of Technology. HCM; Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Trong Dao, Principal of Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Chairman and General Director, BKAV Group; Mr. Dang Van Tu, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of CMC Technology Group Joint Stock Company; Mr. Nguyen Ba Diep, Co-founder, Senior Deputy General Director of Momo Online Mobile Services Joint Stock Company; Mr. Le Hong Viet, General Director of FPT Smart Cloud, FPT Corporation; Associate Professor, Dr. Ngo Xuan Bach, Director of AI Products Division, FPT Smart Cloud, FPT Corporation, Director of Quantum AI & Cyber Security Research Institute, FPT Corporation; Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, Director of Artificial Intelligence, FPT Software, FPT Group. According to the Organizing Committee, the list of experts in the appraisal council will continue to be updated. Speaking at the Award Announcement Ceremony, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan highly appreciated the organization of the Au Lac Grand Prize of the Au Lac AI Alliance and the sponsorship of FPT Group. This is an initiative with practical significance, contributing to concretizing important decisions of the Party and State, while creating an effective connection space between research, application and international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. Download Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan highly appreciated the organizers of the Au Lac Grand Prize - Photo: VGP Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan also emphasized that the Prize has profound meaning for the Vietnamese community globally, being an important bridge between Vietnamese scientists, experts, and technology entrepreneurs living, studying and working abroad with the domestic innovation ecosystem. Through the Award, Vietnamese intelligence around the world has an additional space to bond, contribute and accompany the countrys development. Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of Au Lac AI Alliance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Group also shared that the country is entering a new stage of development, based on science - technology, innovation and quality of human resources. Therefore, we cannot just be a country that uses technology, but must master technology ourselves. Through the Au Lac Grand Prize, we expect to create a strong motivation for the Vietnamese technology community to develop together, apply AI responsibly, and more importantly, arouse the spirit of commitment, master technology, solve the countrys major problems, bringing Vietnam on par with advanced countries, Mr. Truong Gia Binh emphasized. According to the Organizing Committee, besides 1 million USD in prize money, winning individuals and organizations also receive companionship, strategic advice, expertise, and connections to expand into international markets from Au Lac AI Alliance, FPT Corporation and Award partners. Download Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of Au Lac AI Alliance, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Group emphasized that we cannot just be a country using technology, but must master technology ourselves - Photo: VGP Comprehensive evaluation criteria system, focusing on impact factors Au Lac Grand Prize focuses on evaluating AI products and solutions that have been completed and implemented in practice, based on a specific system of criteria on impact, innovation, and sustainability. sustainable, scalable, and compliant with AI ethical principles. Specifically, the solution has been completed and implemented.economic, creating measurable social or economic benefits in Vietnam, with clear results, evaluated by partners or customers. Products demonstrate breakthrough thinking in technology, deployment models or problem approaches, ensuring long-term viability, can scale and use resources effectively. At the same time, the solution has the potential to expand to the international market, contributing to solving common world problems. As for AI ethics, the solution needs to comply with the pri
