The Wecode 2017 national contest was held in Hanoi earlier to choose 73 outstanding contestants from Hanoi, Da Nang and Can Tho for the international competition. The top four entries were sent to the final round. This is the third time Vietnam has taken part in the WeCode International Competition Finale and championed in all three categories. At the competition, Vietnam set a record for the youngest contestant to win first prize in the Intermediate Category.