 The Vietnamese team to the 19th APhO (Photo: Thu Hang)
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Minister Nha said Vietnam successfully hosted Asian Olympiads of Physics, Mathematics, Chemicals, and Biology. This is the 3rd time the Asian Physics Olympiad being held in Hanoi. Mr. Nha said that Vietnam acknowledges the important role of fundamental science and physics in particular in boosting scientific and technological development amidst the rapid progress of the 4th industrial revolution worldwide. The Vietnamese government will pay much attention to developing physics. STEM educational method will play an important part in new education curriculum to promote physics at general education.
The APhO President said the competitors were selected and trained to represent their countries. Besides the week-long competition, they will participate in exchange program to talk about their dreams, aspirations, and their national culture.