The 2026 program aims to honor and award the title of "Exemplary Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Thanh Giong Cup." Under the scheme, 100 entrepreneurs will be honored with this title, with additional recognitions planned for those excelling in areas such as innovation, digital transformation, and international integration. The selection council comprises over 40 members representing government ministries, agencies, industry experts, and the press. The award ceremony is scheduled to coincide with Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13) and will be attended by Party and State leaders. The event seeks to recognize and commend business leaders for their outstanding achievements over the past five years (2021–2025)—and throughout their careers—in production, business operations, innovation, and corporate social responsibility, as well as for their active contributions to the nation's socio-economic development and the strengthening of the Vietnamese business community.
The selection process is conducted in a transparent, objective, fair, accurate, and timely manner, based on the voluntary participation of entrepreneurs and businesses, and in strict compliance with relevant laws and the regulations governing the "Exemplary Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Thanh Giong Cup" award. At the same time, the regulations stipulate that entrepreneurs must not engage in any form of campaigning or publicity seeking regarding their specific applications or personal backgrounds. This provision also outlines the revocation of the title should an entrepreneur violate the law or the Code of Conduct in a manner that negatively impacts the image of the nation's exemplary entrepreneurs. Commensurate with the rigorous, meticulous, and challenging nature of achieving this recognition, entrepreneurs enjoy significant rights and benefits: they are accorded seats of honor and receive respectful introductions at business community events organized by VCCI. They also receive VCCI support in expanding domestic and international business networks and in participating in executive leadership training and development programs, as well as trade and investment promotion activities organized by VCCI. Furthermore, during this year's selection cycle, the Selection Council will review the shortlist of finalists to select and propose additional awards alongside the list of the "100 Exemplary Entrepreneurs of 2026."
Eligibility for recognition and the awarding of the title:
Candidates must be Vietnamese citizens or foreign nationals who have held leadership positions in FDI enterprises in Vietnam for the duration required by the title criteria. They must currently hold top leadership positions—such as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Chairperson of the Board of Members, General Director, Director, or Business Owner—in enterprises across all sectors of the Vietnamese economy or in cooperatives established and operating under Vietnamese law (collectively referred to as "entrepreneurs"). Candidates must demonstrate exemplary conduct and outstanding achievements in their business operations.
Participation is voluntary; candidates must submit a registration form and be nominated by an organization or agency. VCCI does not accept applications directly from individual entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs wishing to participate in the selection program may obtain the application forms from the VCCI website at: Applicants should carefully study the Regulations governing the selection and awarding of the "Exemplary Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Saint Giong Cup" title for 2026 and follow the steps outlined in these guidelines.
Registration: Entrepreneurs may register to participate through the following nominating bodies:
- Provincial or municipal People's Committees where the enterprise is based;
- Managing ministries or sectors (for centrally-run state-owned enterprises);
- Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (for cooperatives);
- Central-level business associations;
- Provincial or municipal business associations;
- *Business Forum* Magazine (*Diễn đàn Doanh nghiệp*);
- Regional VCCI branches.
Entrepreneurs must complete the Registration Form (Form 01) and the Entrepreneur Achievement Report (Form 02), prepare all required documents listed in the application checklist, finalize their personal dossier, and submit it via a nominating body for consideration.
**Preparing the Application Dossier**
Participating entrepreneurs must compile a dossier and complete the following documents:
Registration Form and Achievement Report:
- Registration Form for the "Exemplary Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Saint Giong Cup" (2026): complete according to Form 01.
- Entrepreneur Achievement Report: draft according to the outline and guidelines in Form 02.
Please note the following:
Personal achievements section: clearly demonstrate exemplary qualities and high standards of business ethics based on the six criteria of the Vietnamese Business Ethics Code issued by VCCI: (1) Creating economic value for society, (2) Compliance with the law, (3) Transparency, fairness, and integrity, (4) Creativity, ...cooperation and mutual development; (5) Respect for nature and environmental protection; (6) Patriotism and a sense of responsibility toward society and family.
Regarding the enterprise's achievements and business results: it is necessary to fully present the business performance indicators for the five-year period of 2021–2025 to enable an assessment of the enterprise's operations. Relevant documents must be provided...
Guidance document (download):
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