Le Ngoc Thao (High-Quality Program, class of 2021) and Phan Le Thuc Bao (Advanced Program in Computer Science, class of 2023) are two representatives from the Faculty of Information Technology to participate in the 19th ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum and the 9th ASEAN+3 Forum in Brunei.

Le Ngoc Thao is currently a female student with numerous academic achievements such as:
  • Champion of Female Developer Innovation Tournament 2022
  • Champion of Vietnam Datathon 2023
  • Champion of WebDev Adventure 2023
  • Top 4 in GDSC Hackathon Southern Region 2024
  • Awarded the title of Outstanding Youth following Uncle Ho's example at the University of Science in 2022 and 2023
  • Additionally, she is currently the Vice President of the Student Activities Committee for the Information Technology Training Programs.
Phan Le Thuc Bao is known for his impressive achievement as the top scorer in the HCMC National University Competency Assessment Exam 2023, holding the record for the highest score since the exam's inception. In high school, Thuc Bao also achieved:
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Second Quarter Champion of the 22nd season of "Road to Mount Olympia"
  • Provincial-level 'Three Goods Student' in Thua Thien Hue, 2021-2022
The 19th ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum and the 9th ASEAN+3 Forum (AYCF), themed “Futuring Together towards Preserving Art and Culture,” is an annual event organized by the ASEAN University Network (AUN) in collaboration with member universities on a rotational hosting basis. The forum aims to enhance friendship and cooperation among universities through a deep understanding of the cultures of ASEAN member countries and three East Asian countries: China, Japan, and South Korea.
Through main activities such as presentations, seminars, cultural performances, and field visits, the forum gathers young artistic talents to showcase the diverse beauty of the arts and cultures of the participating countries while preserving the traditional values of the ASEAN+3 community. The students representing universities in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City National University, have contributed to spreading cultural values of the country, its people, and the advanced educational development of Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City National University in particular.
Let's take a look at some images from this year's forum.