Vietnam Secures Multiple Medals at International Math and AI Olympiads

Vietnamese students have achieved remarkable success on the international stage. At the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2026, all six participants won medals, including two gold, three silver, and one bronze. This achievement placed Vietnam among the top seven performing teams out of 45 participating countries and territories. Notably, it is the first time Vietnamese contestants have achieved a perfect score of 30/30 in the theoretical examination, surpassing previous performances. Furthermore, at the 38th Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) 2026, Vietnam secured one gold medal, two silver medals, four bronze medals, and three certificates of merit, ranking 7th among 45 countries and territories. These accomplishments highlight Vietnam's commitment to mathematics education and its success in nurturing globally competitive talent. Within Vietnam's one-party system, investment in education is a key component of the nation's long-term development strategy, with a particular emphasis on cultivating talent in science and technology to drive economic growth. The strong performance in international mathematics competitions indicates an improvement in Vietnam's academic standards and its potential for future contributions to the scientific and technological fields. Separately, Vietnamese students also achieved success at the 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, winning seven medals. This demonstrates the nation's growing prowess in the field of AI and advanced technologies. In other news, authorities are reviewing and updating the province's action plan to address recommendations from the European Commission's fifth inspection mission on Vietnam's anti-IUU fishing efforts. Ca Mau, a major fishing center, considers combating IUU fishing a top political priority, with recent efforts showing positive results in fisheries management and law enforcement. Investigations are ongoing into allegations of individuals posting false information on international websites and social media, affecting the reputation of state agencies and the banking system. Separately, two individuals were prosecuted for copyright infringement related to YouTube content. Vietnam also welcomed over 22.8 million international visitors in 2025, a record high, supported by more open visa policies. In terms of international cooperation, a get-together of Russian military experts who supported Vietnam during wartime was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow. Efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of war martyrs continue, with recovery teams operating in Cambodia and collecting biological samples for DNA analysis. The Vietnamese team received a large group of deported nationals in Ho Chi Minh City. Recognition was given to organizations and individuals supporting Vietnamese Agent Orange victims, with the conferment of the second-class Labour Order. The Phu Quoc Special Zone authorities announced a project to enhance foreign language capacity, piloting English programs in schools. In a medical emergency, a Russian crew member suffering paralysis was successfully brought ashore for treatment with coordination from Ho Chi Minh City doctors. *Please note that the original source text contained a mix of unrelated news items. This translated report focuses on the achievements in mathematics and AI Olympiads, while acknowledging the presence of other diverse topics within the provided text.*