The 16th IJSO with the theme ‘Inspiring Today’s Young Generation for the Skills of Tomorrow’ was co-organized from December 2 to 12 with the participation of 326 students from 70 nations and territories.

The annual competition is for students aged 15 years.

Vietnamese student team comprising of six ten-graders in Hanoi won medals. They passed three tests including multiple-choice examination, theoretical examination and practical examination each in 240 minutes to test their knowledge and skills in physics, biology and chemistry.