SAMSUNG VIETNAM ANNOUNCES TOP 16 FINALISTS OF SAMSUNG SOLVE FOR TOMORROW 2025

NewsOct 06, 2025

Hanoi, October 2, 2025 – Samsung Vietnam officially announced the 16 outstanding teams advancing to the Final Round of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025, including 8 teams from Category A (Secondary School) and 8 teams from Category B (High School). These teams were selected from 2,625 innovative ideas submitted by students across the country, marking an important milestone in transforming creative concepts into practical technological solutions by Vietnam’s young generation.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an annual creative thinking competition for students aged 12–18 in secondary and high schools. The contest encourages students to apply STEM knowledge: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to address pressing social issues.

Cuộc thi Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 đã được khởi động từ tháng 3_2025

Officially launched on March 28, 2025, the 2025 competition focuses on three main themes: Promoting environmental sustainability through technology; Integrating sports and technology to drive social change (towards education and future development); and Applying technology for sustainable social development.

After completing Round 2 – Product Development in mid-September 2025, the 50 best teams refined their products and submitted videos presenting their ideas, product descriptions, and implementation processes. Based on these submissions, the Organizing committee selected the Top 16 teams to advance to the Final Round.

Danh sách TOP 8 Bảng A (THCS)

The Top 16 were chosen for their feasibility, creativity, and social impact. According to the judging panel, most finalist teams demonstrated professionalism, confidence, and strong teamwork spirit. The projects showcased creativity and a commitment to addressing meaningful social challenges. Overall, the entries were of high quality, with practical applications well aligned with modern societal needs.

Danh sách TOP 8 Bảng B (THPT)

Dr. Phan Thanh Toan, Lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology, National Academy of Education Management and member of the judging panel, remarked that most projects applied modern technologies such as AI and IoT, with submission quality comparable to that of university-level students.

Dr. Phung Cong Phi Khanh, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Technical Education, Hanoi National University of Education, added:
“Most of the projects achieved good quality, fully covering the required technical and professional aspects. The products were well developed, functional, and properly aligned with their objectives, including detailed introductions on structure, functions, and operation.
The reports presented a complete research process—from problem analysis, user surveys, design, production, testing, to conclusions. Many teams even performed standardized measurement procedures.”

The Top 16 teams will now participate in specialized mentoring sessions led by industry experts to perfect their prototypes before officially entering the Final Round, scheduled for the end of October 2025.

“Samsung is actively implementing Samsung Solve for Tomorrow with the goal of supporting Vietnam on its journey to become a technologically advanced nation. In addition, Samsung continues to carry out various social responsibility initiatives as a gesture of gratitude for the support from the Vietnamese people and the Government. These activities not only strengthen Vietnam’s fundamental competitiveness but also contribute to cultivating future leaders.” President of Samsung Vietnam - Mr.Na Ki Hong said.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow was first launched in Vietnam in 2019 and has since become an annual creative platform for students aged 12–18 in secondary and high schools. By the end of 2024, the program had attracted more than 475,000 students and teachers and received nearly 7,500 project submissions.

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GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE EXAM SUBMISSION:

Submission Deadline: Before 11:59 PM on June 15, 2025.
Format: Online submission as per the provided guidelines.
Submission Process:
▪ Step 1: Teams should refer to the detailed guidelines and sample submissions (in Word or PowerPoint format).
▪ Step 2: A team representative must use the online learning account to upload the exam submission.
▪ Step 3: The team selects "Submit Online Exam," fills in the registration information, chooses the appropriate competition category (Category A – Middle School Students; or Category B – High School Students), and uploads the submission.
Valid submissions must adhere to the following guidelines:
▪ The submission file must be named according to the following format:
1. [Category A Middle School]_[Province/City]_[School Name]_[Team Name]
  (Example: Category A Middle School_Hanoi_Giang Vo Middle School_Team ABC)
2. [Category B High School]_[Province/City]_[School Name]_[Team Name]
  (Example: Category B High School_Hanoi_Tran Phu High School_Team DEF)
▪ The submission must be in Word or PowerPoint format and include the following sections:
1. Research Topic
2. Reason for Choosing the Topic
3. Research Methodology
4. Solution Concept
5. Model Implementation
6. Solution Testing Process
7. Feasibility of the Solution
8. Estimated Financial Plan
9. Project Implementation Plan
10. Appendices
Eligibility Requirements: Each team member must complete the Online Training Course and receive a completion code before being eligible to submit an entry.
Revisions & Updates: During the Preliminary Round submission period, teams may update their submission. Each submission sent from a registered account on the website www.kientaotuonglai.com.vn is considered one entry. Therefore, teams must resubmit the complete entry in each update and use only one account for communication with the Organizing Committee (OC). If a team wishes to resubmit their entry for the second, third time, etc., the file must be named as follows:
1. [Category A Middle School]_[Province/City]_[School Name]_[Team Name]_[Resubmission 02]
  (Example: Category A Middle School_Hanoi_Giang Vo Middle School_Team ABC_Resubmission 02)
2. [Category B High School]_[Province/City]_[School Name]_[Team Name]_[Resubmission 02]
  (Example: Category B High School_Hanoi_Tran Phu High School_Team DEF_Resubmission 02)
Important Notes:
▪ Each team must use only one account for communication with the OC. The OC will consider only the last submission received before the deadline for evaluation.
▪ For submissions sent within the specified time frame, the OC will send a confirmation email within 48 hours of receipt. If the team does not receive a response within this period, please contact:
Competition Hotline: 0981 793 336 – 0246 685 2255
▪ The submitted project must be an original application that has not been published on any media platform or awarded in any similar competitions.
Announcement of Preliminary Round Results:
▪ The top 50 teams with the highest scores (including 25 teams from Category A – Middle School and 25 teams from Category B – High School) will be contacted directly via email and phone to participate in the Product Development Round.
▪ The official results will be announced on the website www.solvefortomorrow.vn, expected on July 16, 2025.

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