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Vietnam's team won medals at the 14th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad.

The 16th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad, an annual contest for grade students aged less than 13 worldwide, will take place in Vietnam's Hanoi capital city in from November 26 to December 1, according tothe Ministry of  Education and Training.

The contest aims at increasing children's interest in mathematics and sciences and to develop problem-solving skills.

The contest includes two groups, of which Group A is held for international students and Group B is for Vietnamese students. Each invited country is allowed to register a maximum of 12 contestants, of them six will take the math test and the remaining will take the science test.

Around 1,000 domestic and international students are about to register for the contest.

Last year, all 23 Vietnamese students taking part in the 15th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad in China earned medals, including eight gold, 10 silver and five bronze medals.

At the 14th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad in Singapore with the participation of 22 countries and regions, all 12 Vietnamese students gained medals, including three gold medals, eight silvers medals and one bronze medal.