(VOV) - The Vietnam Chemistry Olympiad Committee is holding its first meeting in Hanoi, strategizing ahead of the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO 2014) scheduled for July 20–29. The event is expected to attract 300 competitors from 80 countries and territories. Apart from two days of official competition, candidates will also have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities to learn more about Vietnam’s land, people, and culture. The ICHO is an annual academic competition for high school students under the age of 20.