Vietnam’s 22-member team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Asian International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) finals in Tokyo, Japan, securing 1 championship title, 10 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals.

On the afternoon of August 6, a welcome and commendation ceremony for the Vietnamese team was held at Tien Phong newspaper in an atmosphere of pride and warmth.

According to the organizers, AIMO was first held in 2012 by the Asian Mathematical Olympiad Committee, attracting participation from over 20 countries and territories. The contest is a prestigious academic platform that allows students to challenge themselves in English-language mathematics, while fostering logical reasoning, critical thinking, and global integration skills.

Vietnam officially joined AIMO in 2019 and quickly established its position with over 200 international medals to date.

In 2025, the contest was hosted in Vietnam by Hoa Hoc Tro magazine (under Tien Phong newspaper) in collaboration with Tien Phong Joint Stock Company, under the guidance and media sponsorship of Tien Phong newspaper.

AIMO 2025 was not merely a mathematics competition, but also a practical initiative under Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo, aimed at breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

From August 3 to 5, the Vietnamese team competed at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies alongside more than 3,500 contestants from 21 countries and territories. After intense days of competition, the Vietnamese students excelled, earning a total of 22 medals.

Notably, Phan Thanh Huy, a 12th-grade student from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, won the championship title, marking a historic milestone for Vietnam at the international competition.

Speaking at the ceremony, journalist Phung Cong Suong, Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper and Director of the Vietnam Young Talents Fund, emphasized that the students' achievements represented not only accolades but also a long journey of effort, sweat, and courage to challenge themselves, bringing pride to their families, schools, and the nation.

He described the competition as a truly special journey. From the early online qualifying rounds, thousands of students nationwide competed, overcoming pressure and advancing through various stages. At the national finals in Hanoi, 600 outstanding contestants came together, and 22 of them were selected to represent Vietnam at the global stage, leaving a lasting impression in Tokyo.

“Today’s success is not the finish line but the beginning of your continued journey. I believe the experience at AIMO 2025 will empower you with confidence, motivation, and solid preparation to grow into global citizens and elevate our nation’s reputation,” shared Phung Cong Suong.

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