Vietnamese students won 4 gold medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad

For the first time, the Vietnamese team won 4 gold medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad held live. Photo: MOET

On July 14, the Ministry of Education and Training informed about the achievements of the Vietnamese team at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO) in 2025.

The 57th ICHO was held from July 5 to July 14, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with the participation of 354 contestants from delegations from 90 countries and territories.

The Vietnamese team won 4 gold medals, including 2 gold medals in the top 10. Specifically, Ngo Quang Minh, grade 12, Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted, Bac Ninh province - ranked 7th; Nguyen Hoang Khoi, grade 12, High School for the Gifted, Hanoi National University of Education - ranked 10th; Giang Duc Dung, grade 12, High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences , University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi ranked 14th; Nguyen Manh Tuan, grade 11, Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi - ranked 37th.

In the medal tally, the Vietnamese team ranked equal with the Chinese and American teams in terms of number of gold medals.

This is also the first time in history that the Vietnamese team won 4 gold medals in an ICHO competition held directly. Thus, from 2020 to 2025, with a total of 24 contestants, the Vietnamese team excellently won 24/24 medals, including 21 gold medals and 3 silver medals.

The ICHO exam consists of a theory test and a practical test, each lasting 5 hours.

In particular, the practical test requires candidates to perform experimental skills from basic to advanced. This is an exam that requires precision, logical thinking and proficient laboratory operations.

Meanwhile, the theoretical exam revolves around environmental issues, technology or applications of chemistry in life, requiring candidates to apply comprehensive knowledge and critical thinking to solve problems. The structure of this year's exam is considered creative, close to real life but still ensures scientific depth.

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202507/hoc-sinh-viet-nam-gianh-4-huy-chuong-vang-olympic-hoa-hoc-quoc-te-6147cb6/