Under the overarching theme “Vietnam Rising,”
FChoice 2025
is designed as a “Map of Achievements,” aiming to honor events, businesses, individuals, policies, and projects that have made significant, impactful, and groundbreaking contributions to Vietnam’s economy.
This year’s categories are diverse, ranging from “Event of the Year” and “Policy of the Year” to “Business of the Year,” “Bank of the Year,” “Comprehensive Digital Bank,” “Real Estate Project of the Year,” “Most Favored Bank Stock of the Year,” and “Bank of the Year – Gold Sponsor”…
Who Are the Top Contenders?
After two weeks of nominations from November 10 to November 24, 2025, the FChoice 2025 nomination portal has officially closed, ushering in the most anticipated phase: the announcement of the shortlist. Early indications suggest the presence of several influential businesses and figures in the market.
However, the intrigue lies in whether the most frequently mentioned names will actually appear on the official shortlist.
Among businesses and entrepreneurs, leading conglomerates like Vingroup, Viettel, Hoa Phat, The Gioi Di Dong, and THACO are under close scrutiny by industry experts. Alongside them, influential leaders such as Pham Nhat Vuong, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, and Tran Dinh Long are at the center of much speculation. Yet, questions remain: In which categories will they appear? And could there be surprises from fast-growing companies like VPS, Gelex Electric, or Viettel Global?
The financial and banking sectors are equally abuzz. Institutions like Techcombank, VPBank, MB, HDBank, and digital financial platforms such as MoMo and Viettel Money are consistently mentioned by users. Anticipation is high: Which bank will lead in categories like digital services, green finance, or innovative products?
The real estate and technology markets are further intensifying the pre-announcement excitement. Prominent names like Vinhomes, Masterise Homes, and Sun Group are being considered in various unofficial predictions. Simultaneously, real estate technology platforms are expected to feature in this year’s categories.
But for now, all remains speculative. Who will truly make the cut? In which categories will they be nominated? Will established giants maintain their dominance, or will there be surprises from emerging contenders?
Expectations & What to Look Forward To
As the FChoice 2025 shortlist announcement draws near, investors, businesses, and those interested in economic development are closely watching.
Who will be crowned “Business of the Year”? Or “Bank of the Year”?
Can new entrants challenge the traditional giants?
Will reader-voted categories like “Gold Sponsor Bank” or “Favorite Bank Stock” bring surprises?
Who will dominate the FChoice 2025 Hall of Fame?
All will be revealed in the coming weeks. From November 28 to December 13, 2025, voting for the two reader-chosen categories will open; and from December 1 to 14, 2025, the Judging Panel will evaluate and score the nominations.
Members of the FChoice 2025 Judging Panel:
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Thien – Member of the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Council, former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics.
– Mr. Nguyen Quang Thuan – Chairman of the Board and CEO of FiinGroup & FiinRatings.
– Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Lam – Director of Analysis, Rong Viet Securities (VDSC).
– Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh – Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Association, Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Brokers Association.
– CafeF Editorial Board.
Additionally, the panel receives expert support from specialists from the Big4 auditing firms.
The final results, including the two reader-voted categories, will be officially announced on December 15, 2025. Stay tuned at
FChoice 2025
.
FChoice is an annual awards program organized by CafeF since 2021. It is not just a typical awards ceremony but a “Map of Achievements” highlighting breakthrough stories with significant impacts on the national economy, particularly in finance. In 2025, FChoice returns with the theme “Vietnam Rising,” featuring four major categories.
Starting now, follow and vote for the breakthrough stories, the vivid testaments to resilience, innovation, and national pride in this new phase of development HERE.
For any inquiries about the program, please contact the FChoice Organizing Committee via email at: [email protected].
