At the launching ceremony, NIC Deputy Director Kim Ngoc Thanh Nga said BCA goes beyond merely recognising smart choices - it serves as a testament to the strength and vibrancy of Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem.

It is a call for unity across the technology, finance, and consumer sectors to shape a transparent, efficient, and distinct Vietnamese market, she stated.

BCA 2025 is a key highlight in the lead-up to Vietnam Innovation Day that falls on October 1, an annual event expected to attract hundreds of innovative enterprises, research institutions, investment funds, and startups from both Vietnam and abroad. The event series will provide a platform to connect, showcase, and promote collaboration in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, green technology, digital finance, and future-oriented education.

This year’s edition introduces four major award categories, reflecting an expanded scope and deeper social impact - Smart Choice Awards, for consumer tech solutions; Car Choice Awards, for standout brands and products in the automotive sector; Innovative Choice Awards, for breakthroughs in digital innovation; and Consumer Finance Awards, a newly added cluster that spotlights outstanding digital financial solutions for Vietnamese users.

Notably, the Consumer Finance Awards features nearly ten specialised categories including digital payment platforms, neobanks, investment apps, credit solutions, and innovative card products which are fundamentally reshaping consumer behaviour and financial awareness in Vietnam.

Alongside the awards, there will be a series of high-impact forums, focusing on AI, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. These gatherings will bring together scientists, policymakers, and business leaders to accelerate Vietnam’s core technology development.

An award ceremony is scheduled for October 3 in Hanoi, in celebration of National Innovation Day.

iTech Expo 2025 highlights global innovations and tech trends

VOV.VN - The 2025 International Technology Exposition (iTech Expo 2025), opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 9, offering a dynamic platform for businesses to explore innovation opportunities and gain access to the cutting-edge technology trends in the world.