Hanoi students win gold medals at International Applied Chemistry Olympiad

Hanoi students won two gold and one silver medals at the International Applied Chemistry Olympiad, which was held in Bandung, Indonesia.

La Chau Giang, a 12th grader, and 11th grader Nguyen Minh Phuong, both from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, bagged the gold medals, while Pham Minh Quan, also from the school, won the silver medal.

The International Applied Chemistry Olympiad is held annually by the Indonesia Regional Science Association (IRSA), aiming to enhance students' capacity in science, especially chemistry.

This year, three Vietnamese students competed in the IACho final round from September 28 to October 1, during which candidates participated in two parts: writing contest and presentation.