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. 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. 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.