The event has drawn 193 student teams from 20 municipal universities and colleges to show off their knowledge of diplomatic relations and economics, cultural and educational cooperation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The contest will also include questions about Vietnamese culture and history, especially sites of cultural interests and the Thang Long - Hanoi millennium anniversary.

The final of the three-round contest will coincide with the ASEAN festival on June 25, where nine of the ten member countries, have registered to showcase their cultural, educational and musical products and paintings. Only Brunei, which has not yet opened representative office in HCM City, will not participate.

Organisers from the municipal League of Friendship Associations said the contest aims to improve students’ knowledge on ASEAN in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Vietnam joining the group and its ASEAN presidency this year.