The Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam and RMIT University co-hosted the Nobel Prize Dialogue and Exhibition 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 15 September, highlighting both the global legacy of the Nobel Prize and Vietnam’s ambitions to one day see its own laureate.
The event, themed “The role of AI in the future of learning and teaching”, brought together Swedish scholars, including Professor Ulf Danielsson of the Nobel Committee for Physics, alongside Vietnamese researchers, lecturers, and students.
Professor Danielsson emphasised that Nobel recognition often requires not only talent but also passion, discipline, courage and the willingness to challenge established knowledge. Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi underlined that the Nobel Prize is open to all, adding that Vietnam’s future laureate would bring pride to both the country and international science.
Vietnam’s scientific community has expanded rapidly, with government investment in research reaching VNĐ22 trillion (US$864 million) in 2024. Yet, experts noted that greater support for basic science, international publishing and long-term funding will be necessary to achieve breakthroughs of Nobel calibre.
The accompanying exhibition traced more than a century of Nobel history, from Alfred Nobel’s 1895 bequest to the latest laureates. For students and researchers in attendance, it offered both inspiration and a reminder that persistence and international collaboration are key steps toward Vietnam’s Nobel dream.
Source: VietnamNews
