GHC “duo” wins Second Prize at STCo AI HAY 2025 with their bold “edge”

Surpassing more than 200 entries in FPT Corporation’s STCo AI HAY 2025 contest, the song “Thật đúng bài” (“Spot On”) from FSOFT’s GHC unit left a strong mark by winning Second Prize. The piece not only carried an energetic melody and witty lyrics but also conveyed the fiery fighting spirit of FSOFTers, closely tied to AI – the core strategy that FSOFT is pursuing.

Representing FSOFT from GHC, Vũ Bích Ngọc and Nguyễn Đức Thái delivered an outstanding performance by adapting Trúc Nhân’s hit “Thật bất ngờ” into the STCo version “Thật đúng bài.” The work was highly praised for its catchy melody, humorous lyrics, and creative visuals that cleverly integrated the theme of AI. A highlight of the piece was the use of the FPT Leadership Team’s sticker set on FPT Chat, creating a strong visual impact and bringing in STCo’s signature humor.

Sharing the idea behind the creation, Ngọc said: “I always believe that every cultural and communication product must align with the company’s business goals. For FSOFT, AI is a keyword that cannot be missed. Especially after ME FSOFT 2025, when the leadership announced the goal of becoming an AI-First Company, I felt like I had found the guiding light for this work, breaking free from a long creative block.”

In this project, Ngọc took on song selection, lyric writing, and video production, while Nguyễn Đức Thái – a busy PM handling a project in the Mexico market – served as the vocalist. Despite a hectic schedule, Thái fully committed to completing the work in just two days.

Facing the time crunch, the duo had only two days (Friday and Monday) to finish recording and video editing after completing the lyrics. The pressure made Ngọc wonder how they could capture the full spirit of the song and still impress the judges. “Necessity is the mother of invention – I immediately thought of the Leadership sticker pack on FPT Chat, with hilarious phrases like ‘Exactly,’ ‘SML,’ ‘Promotion & raise,’ ‘Where is it??’… I quickly reached out and emailed everywhere to get permission to use them in the video,” Ngọc recalled. When shown, the piece drew a witty remark from the judges, calling it a “visual attack” because so many leaders appeared.

For Ngọc, If the shortest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, then the shortest way to bond a team is through music. Each generation’s music may be different, but the fiery spirit and passion of FPT will never change.

“That’s why I usually choose modern, youthful songs, hoping that my works can resonate with Gen Z colleagues and help them grow fonder of, and more connected with, STCo,” Ngọc shared about his bond with STCo. 

She also emphasized: “Receiving this major award from the Corporation, along with direct feedback from Đinh Tiến Dũng and Nguyễn Văn Khoa, motivates me to confidently write more STCo songs – ones that are easier to remember, easier to sing, and easier to spread – for both FSOFT and the entire FPT community.”

Having joined FPT for just over a year, Ngọc has already written 7–8 STCo songs for GHC. Winning Second Prize this time is not only a recognition of individual and team effort but also a launchpad for Ngọc’s STCo creations to spread more widely across the FPT community, helping preserve and promote the Corporation’s unique cultural identity.