The final match of Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2018 was held on August 26 in the northern province of Ninh Binh. LH-Galaxy team from Dong Nai based Lac Hong University, representing Vietnam beat China to win the championship title at the 2018 ABU Robocon. The competition was organized by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and Vietnam Television. This year's contest draws the participation of 19 teams from 18 countries including two from Vietnam.

The final match between LH-Galaxy (Vietnam 2) and China team 

After overcoming teams from Iran and Egypt at the qualifying rounds, LH-Galaxy continued to defeat a very strong team from Malaysia. In the semi-finals, the team defeated an opponent from Tokyo University of Technology to meet their fully predestinated rival - China in the finals. LH-Galaxy beat China team with a result of 16 seconds.

Members of LHU celebrated their victory

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam awarded the champion cup to LH-Galaxy

With this victory, LH-Galaxy received a trophy, bonus worth 3,500 USD. China team was claimed 1st runner-up while Japan and Cambodia teams ranked Third.

This is the third time LHU is crowned champion in the ABU Robocon (earlier in 2014 and 2017).