Student competitions in Vietnam feature chess and algorithmic programming

Various academic and intellectual competitions have taken place in Vietnam, highlighting student talent in chess and computer science.

In Da Nang, the 2026 Central Region Open Chess Championship for Students attracted over 1,300 participants from schools and clubs across the central provinces. Organized by the Youth Pioneer and Children's Newspaper in coordination with the Vietnam Chess Federation, the tournament featured 18 competitive groups divided into amateur and advanced categories. The event aimed to foster logical thinking, concentration, and passion for chess among students ranging from kindergarten to secondary school levels.

In the field of technology, Le Kien Thanh, a sophomore at the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, won the Code Tour 2026 algorithmic programming competition. Thanh, a former International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2025 gold medalist, defeated 50 finalists at the VNG Campus. The competition, now in its eighth season, was initiated by VNG in collaboration with Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. Notably, the contest prohibited the use of AI tools, focusing instead on pure algorithmic thinking and mathematical problem-solving.