Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently called on Vietnamese enterprises, agencies, and organisations to apply for the ASEAN Digital Awards (ADA) 2026.
This is a prestigious regional competition held annually under the auspices and presentation of the ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting.
It aims to identify and honour digital technology initiatives, products, and solutions with practical applications; promote creativity in technology development; anticipate trends and development potential in digital technology; and recognise the role of digital technology in economic growth and enhancing quality of life for citizens in ASEAN countries.
The final round and awarding ceremony are scheduled to be held in Vietnam in January 2026 as part of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN).
Accordingly, the 2026 ADA comprises six categories: Public Sector Category; Private Sector Category; Digital Inclusivity Category; Digital Content Category; Digital Start-up Category; and Digital Innovation Category.
The competition consists of three rounds: the national selection round, the regional preliminary round (online), and the final round (in person). Agencies and businesses must submit their application dossiers by September 15.
A maximum of three products per category will be nominated for the regional preliminary round, which will take place online from October 10 to 31. The shortlist for the final round is expected to be announced on November 15.
Vietnam is among the countries with numerous achievements at previous editions, significantly enhancing the stature of the nation’s information and communications technology sector and promoting products and services of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises and research institutions./.
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