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Hanwha Life is taking the lead in nurturing the next generation of talent as a returning sponsor of the Vietnam Informatics Olympiad while introducing an AI track. This initiative goes beyond corporate social responsibility as Hanwha Life aims to support the development of AI talents in Vietnam and drive sustainable innovation.

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DA NANG, Vietnam, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Informatics Olympiad, exclusively sponsored by Hanwha Life, was successfully held from March 21 to 22 at Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology(VKU). As a premier IT competition, the Olympiad identifies and fosters outstanding talents across Vietnam. The company has been sponsoring this event for two consecutive years, thus strengthening its commitment to regional technological advancement.

Huynh Cong Phap, President of VKU, Hong Jeong-pyo, Senior Executive Vice President of Hanwha Life, and other key officials of the 6th Vietnam Informatics Olympiad pose for a commemorative photo.

Huynh Cong Phap, President of VKU, Hong Jeong-pyo, Senior Executive Vice President of Hanwha Life, and other key officials of the 6th Vietnam Informatics Olympiad pose for a commemorative photo.

This year, the competition garnered significant attention, with a record-breaking number of participants. The number of participating schools surged by 48.3% year-on-year to 525 institutions, while student participation increased by 19.5%, with 2,848 competitors-the largest turnout so far. These figures show the growing interest in Vietnamese IT sector as well as the growing influence of increasing competition. Huynh Cong Phap, President of the VKU and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Le Thi Bich Thuan, Director of Education and Training Department of Danang City, Hong Jeong-pyo, Senior Executive Vice President of Hanwha Life, and Shin Jung Won, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility of ChildFund, attended the event to encourage participants and discuss the significance of the competition.

The newly introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) track was an exceptional contribution to this year's event, marking a milestone in the competition's evolution. This aligns with Hanwha Life's vision of promoting AI and digital innovation within the global financial industry. The company has been actively expanding its AI research and business operations, establishing specialized units such as AI Division, AI Research Lab, and Hanwha AI Center (HAC) in San Francisco. These efforts aim not only to drive financial service innovation, but also to enhance personalized digital experiences for customers.

The winner of the AI track, Phùng Nguyễn Như B