The Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM) announced the results for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) in Vietnam on 12/3.
Tran Dai Thanh Danh, a grade 12 student from the Gifted High School, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, led 22 contestants with a score of 27 out of 35 points. Pham Dang Nguyen, a grade 12 student from Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, and Nguyen Hoang Phuong, a grade 11 student from Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted (Nghe An), tied for second place with 25 points each.
The remaining students in the top 10 scored between 15 and 22 points. The list includes one grade 10 student, two grade 11 students, and the rest from grade 12.
| No. | Full name | Grade | School | Score |
| 1 | Tran Dai Thanh Danh | 12 | Gifted High School, Vietnam National University, TP HCM | 27 |
| 2 | Pham Dang Nguyen | 12 | Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi | 25 |
| 3 | Nguyen Hoang Phuong | 11 | Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Nghe An | 25 |
| 4 | Phan Thanh Huy | 12 | Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi | 22 |
| 5 | Tran Anh Quan | 12 | Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Dien Bien | 21 |
| 6 | Nguyen Dinh Tung | 12 | High School for the Gifted, University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi | 21 |
| 7 | Nguyen Bao Khanh | 11 | Lam Son High School for the Gifted, Thanh Hoa | 18 |
| 8 | Luu Trong Phuc | 12 | Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Nghe An | 15 |
| 9 | Bui Nhat Minh | 10 | High School for the Gifted, Hanoi National University of Education | 15 |
| 10 | Vo Sy Quoc Anh | 12 | Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted, Ha Tinh | 15 |
The APMO round in Vietnam featured 22 contestants. Two of these students had previously competed in the 2025 International Mathematics Olympiad, while the others secured first prize in this year's national mathematics competition.
The students completed a test consisting of 5 questions, each worth 7 points, over a duration of 4 hours. The top 10 list will be submitted to the international APMO council for ranking, which includes gold, silver, and bronze medals, alongside students from other participating countries. APMO organizers anticipate announcing the results on 1/6.
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The Vietnamese student delegation and the organizing committee of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad, on the afternoon of 9/3. *Photo: VIASM*
APMO was first held in 1989 with the aim of identifying and nurturing young mathematical talent, while also fostering cooperation among countries in the region. This year marks Vietnam's return to the competition after a 24-year absence, having last participated in 2002.
Vietnam will also host the APMO as the main coordinator for three years, from 2026 to 2028.
According to VIASM, nearly 50 countries and territories are participating, which is approximately 10 more than last year.
Khanh Linh
