From September 29 to October 3, 2025, the final round of the 5th International Olympiad on Financial Security (IOFS 2025) took place in Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation - a major science and technology hub in the Siberian region.
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This year’s competition brought together participants from over 40 countries and territories around the world, serving as a platform for outstanding students to compete, exchange knowledge, and learn from one another in the field of international financial and economic security.
VNU had nine students representing Vietnam in the final round of the competition, accompanied and supported by two delegation coordinators, Mr. Dao Van Huy and Mr. Pham Hai Quang. Notably, three VNU students won Silver Medals at the event: Bui Yen Nhi – student of VNU International School, Mai Dieu Linh and Nguyen Khanh Ly – students of VNU University of Economics and Business.
The International Olympiad on Financial Security is an annual competition organized under the direction of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the Federal Financial Monitoring Service of Russia. The competition aims to guide the development of science and technology in the field of financial security, while providing a platform for young talents to explore career orientations and future development opportunities.
In addition to the official competition rounds, the IOFS Organizing Committee also prepared a variety of vibrant cultural exchange activities, offering international students opportunities to experience and gain deeper insights into the beauty of Russia.
The contestants had the opportunity to take part in traditional Russian folk games, attend workshops on traditional crafts, and explore cultural exhibition spaces showcasing the heritage of participating countries where Vietnamese students proudly introduced the beauty of their national culture to international friends. In addition, participants enjoyed sightseeing tours around the city of Krasnoyarsk, discovering its historic architecture along the Yenisei River and learning about the daily life of the Siberian people. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to broaden their horizons, deepen their understanding of Russian history and culture, and appreciate the spirit of international exchange that the competition fosters.
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As part of the cultural program, the organizers also hosted an international cultural performance night, where student delegations presented unique performances representing their national identities. The Vietnamese team made a strong impression with Lê Đại Thành’s performance of the song “Việt Nam Ơi” and a vibrant group dance by the team members, creating an energetic and youthful atmosphere while showcasing national pride. The sight of Vietnamese students beaming in their traditional áo dài and their voices echoing across the snowy Russian landscape left a lasting impression on their international peers.
IOFS 2025 is not only an academic platform focused on finance and global economic security, but also an opportunity for Vietnamese students to demonstrate their talent, intelligence, and spirit of international integration. The remarkable achievements of VNU students serve as a testament to the quality of education, language proficiency, and pioneering spirit of Vietnamese youth on the international stage.
