The Ministry of Education and Training announced on 6/6 that Tran Dai Thanh Danh, a grade 12 student from the High School for the Gifted, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, was the sole gold medalist with 27/35 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 in Nghe An, each earned 25 points, securing silver medals.

4 bronze medals were awarded to Phan Thanh Huy, a grade 12 student from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted; Tran Anh Quan, a grade 12 student from Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted in Dien Bien; Nguyen Dinh Tung, a grade 12 student from the High School for Gifted Students, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; and Nguyen Bao Khanh, a grade 11 student from Lam Son High School for the Gifted in Thanh Hoa.

Three students received commendations: Luu Trong Phuc, a grade 12 student from Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted; Bui Nhat Minh, a grade 10 student from the High School for the Gifted, University of Education; and Vo Sy Quoc Anh, a grade 12 student from Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted.

Overall, Vietnam ranked behind the US, South Korea, Japan, India, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Students participate in the Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad. Photo: VIASM

The APMO, first held in 1989, aims to identify and nurture young mathematical talents while fostering cooperation among regional nations. Vietnam's participation this year marks its return after a 24-year absence, having last competed in 2002. From 2026-2028, Vietnam will serve as the main coordinator for the competition.

The exam consisted of 5 questions, each worth 7 points, to be completed in 4 hours. After the exam, students' papers and initial results were sent to the international organizing committee for evaluation. Official medal and international ranking results are announced after the completion of grading and score coordination among participating countries.

Doan Hung