Vietnam wins big at Maths Olympiad
The Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) is a prestigious English-language math competition in the region.
THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnamese students won big at the 2025 Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO 2025) in Japan, securing 22 awards for all participants.
Vietnamese students at the 2025 Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) in Japan. Photo: Tien Phong Newspaper
Bui Van Phuong, Chairman of Tien Phong Company’s Board of Directors under Tien Phong Newspaper and head of Vietnam’s AIMO delegation, said the newspaper ran the national AIMO contest to select finalists.
"In two months, 22 students were chosen from 2,500 candidates in Nghe An, Quang Trị, Bac Ninh, and Hanoi. The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations," said Phuong.
Held annually since 2012 by the Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Union, AIMO is a prestigious English-language math competition, drawing over 20 countries and territories.
Its three-part exams test mathematical knowledge, logical reasoning, and academic English skills, challenging students to think critically and creatively.
The 2025 final hosted over 3,500 competitors from 21 Asian countries and territories. Vietnam has competed since 2019 and secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing. Set to host the 2026 final, the country is expected to elevate its profile in global education.
