Hanoi Student Achieves Perfect Score in IT Olympiad
Hoang Hai Nam, a 12th-grade student, has topped the Hanoi high school IT Olympiad with a perfect score of 40/40. Nam's achievement highlights his exceptional logical thinking and programming skills, particularly in tackling complex algorithmic problems.
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