On the afternoon of March 21, 2025, the Finals of the 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad officially commenced at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the University of Danang. The event is organized by VKU in collaboration with the Vietnam Informatics Association, ICPC Vietnam, the Department of Education and Training of Danang, and Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, with the support of Hanwha Life and the ChildFund Korea (CFK) Foundation. This competition serves as a valuable platform for students to enhance their programming skills, develop creative thinking, and stay updated with the latest technology trends. Additionally, it contributes to training high-quality IT human resources for the Central – Central Highlands region and the country as a whole.

Overview of the Opening Ceremony of the 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad – 2025

Attending the opening ceremony, the distinguished guests included:

International Delegation: Mr. Hong Jeong Pyo – Senior Executive Vice President of Hanwha Life, South Korea; Mr. Hwang Jun Hwan – Chairman of the Members’ Council and CEO of Hanwha Life Vietnam; Ms. Shin Joung Won – Director of the Corporate Social Impact Initiative (CFK); Prof. Yoo Shing Jung – Director of the Institute of Digital Economy & Finance, Sogang University, South Korea

Representatives from Central and Local Agencies: Mr. Nguyen Long – Vice President of the Vietnam Informatics Association, Director of ICPC Vietnam, Co-Chair of the Steering Committee, and Head of the Judging Panel; Ms. Le Thị Bich Thuan – Director of the Department of Education and Training, Danang City; Dr. Nguyen Quang Thanh – President of the Danang Informatics Association; Mr. Tran Ngoc Thach – Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology, Danang City; Mr. Le Don Khue – Vice Chairman of the ICPC Vietnam Judging Council.
Representatives from the University of Danang (UD): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Huu Phuc – Vice Chairman of the UD Council; Leaders from the Department of Academic Affairs and Education Quality Assurance, the Department of Science and International Cooperation, the Department of Student Affairs, and the Office of Business Relations and Communications.

Representatives from VKU: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, Head of the Steering Committee, and Head of the Organizing Committee; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Chairman of the University Council; Vice Rectors: Dr. Tran The Son, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho and Leaders of various departments and affiliated units of the university
Additionally, the event welcomed members of the Steering Committee, Organizing Committee, Judging Panel, and Examination Committee, as well as representatives from the Vietnam Informatics Association and ICPC Vietnam. Also in attendance were representatives from school leadership, team leaders, supervising teachers, and parents of students from 196 specialized high schools, high schools, secondary schools, and primary schools whose contestants qualified for the finals, along with many VKU students and finalists.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector and Head of the Organizing Committee, Delivers the Opening Speech

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU – warmly welcomed esteemed delegates, distinguished guests, teachers, parents, and nearly 800 outstanding contestants who have successfully advanced to the Final Round of the 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad – 2025. These finalists were selected through a highly competitive process from nearly 3,000 participants in the preliminary rounds.

VKU takes pride in being one of the nation’s leading public universities in Information Technology, Communications, and Digital Economy education. Over the past three years, its admission scores have consistently ranked among the highest in Vietnam, with nearly all programs requiring entry scores between 24 and 27 points.

With a humane and highly favorable tuition policy, along with extensive financial support, scholarships, and dormitory benefits, VKU ensures the best conditions for students to pursue their dreams and career aspirations. This aligns with the university’s educational philosophy of Humanity – Dedication – Liberation.

As a leading public university, VKU initiated and has taken the lead in organizing the Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad since 2020, in collaboration with the Vietnam Informatics Association, ICPC Vietnam, the Danang Department of Education and Training, and Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted. The university has consistently maintained and developed this competition into a prestigious, professional, and intellectually challenging academic platform, meeting national and international standards. Since 2024, the Olympiad has received valuable sponsorship and support from Hanwha Life and the ChildFund Korea (CFK) Foundation, enhancing resources for event organization and contestant support.

The 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad – 2025 has grown significantly in scale, attracting 2,848 students from 400 schools across all provinces and cities nationwide. This year’s competition introduces a new AI Challenge category, alongside the three traditional categories: Super Cup; Specialized Informatics and Non-Specialized Informatics.

With contributions from esteemed experts from the Vietnam Informatics Association, ICPC Vietnam, and VKU, the exam questions have been meticulously designed to ensure rigorous evaluation, high differentiation, and absolute fairness. After the Preliminary Round (February 16, 2025) and the Semifinals (March 2, 2025)—both conducted online — the Judging Panel selected 775 outstanding contestants to compete in today’s Final Round. The competition results will be recognized by multiple universities as a criterion for direct admission, offering valuable opportunities for top-performing students.

The total prize value for the 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad amounts to 110,000,000 VND (One hundred ten million VND). Additionally, top-ranking contestants who choose to pursue university studies at VKU will have the opportunity to participate in internships and practical experiences in South Korea.

Furthermore, winners of First, Runner-up, and Third Prizes will be given priority for direct university admission and enjoy additional benefits in accordance with the direct admission policies of the Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) – the University of Danang (https://vku.udn.vn and http://tuyensinh.vku.udn.vn/), as well as other universities that offer independent admission programs.

The Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad has continuously evolved and innovated, establishing itself as a national and international-standard competition. It serves as an intellectually stimulating and rewarding academic platform, allowing contestants to test their skills and prepare for global programming challenges. This Olympiad plays a significant role in identifying and nurturing talented individuals, promoting the development of informatics education in high schools, and contributing to the training of high-quality technology professionals for both Vietnam and the world.

Presenting Tokens of Appreciation and Flowers to Honor Hanwha Life and ChildFund Korea (CFK) for Their Support

During the Opening Ceremony of the Final Round of the 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad, the Organizing Committee expressed deep appreciation for the invaluable support of Hanwha Life and ChildFund Korea (CFK), Korea. As a token of gratitude, the committee presented commemorative plaques and flowers to honor their contributions to this year’s competition.

Group Photo of Distinguished Guests and Participants

Immediately after the Opening Ceremony, 775 contestants will compete in the Final Round across three categories: Super Cup, Specialized Informatics, and Non-Specialized Informatics. The exam content and format follow the standards of National and International Informatics Olympiads. All exam questions across the three categories are designed to ensure high quality, reliability, and confidentiality. The Problem-Setting Committee, consisting of renowned experts nominated by the Vietnam Informatics Association and ICPC Vietnam, is responsible for preparing the exams. The committee is led by Mr. Nguyen Long, Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Informatics Association, and Director of ICPC Vietnam. The academic supervisors for the competition are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Phan Thuan (Hanoi University of Science and Technology) and Dr. Đỗ Đức Đông (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).

The Award Announcement, Prize Presentation, and Closing Ceremony of the 6th Central – Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad – 2025 is scheduled to take place on the morning of March 22, 2025.

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