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Le Hong Phong High School tops Vietnam with 153 national academic awards

The iconic school in Ho Chi Minh City leads all institutions nationwide in the 2025 National Excellent Student Competition.

Shift in rankings: Hanoi no longer tops national academic contest

Ho Chi Minh City rises to the top in the 2025–2026 National Excellent Student Competition, as Hanoi slips to fifth place after a long reign.

VN universities have 94,000 lecturers, but only a third hold PhDs or higher

Experts warn that the low percentage of high-level faculty could hinder Vietnam’s goal of developing world-class higher education.

Vietnam scores big at Asia Innovation Awards with carbon, nanomaterials research

Two researchers from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) have been recognized with the 2025 Asia Innovation Award for their notable contributions to scientific research and technological advancement.

Only one private university breaks into Vietnam’s 2026 top 10

Vietnam’s top 10 universities in 2026 include just one private school, as public institutions continue to dominate.

Student admitted to 7 US universities, 1 offers VND7.1 billion in financial aid

After gaining admission to a series of US universities with attractive scholarships, Hai An hopes this will be the first step toward turning her dreams into reality.

Ho Chi Minh City shuts down American International School Vietnam

After years of sinking deeper into financial distress, the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has officially been dissolved and removed from Ho Chi Minh City’s educational system.

From self-study to scholarship: Dao student earns full ride to China

In the quiet town of Tuyen Quang, a girl who dreamed big is now conducting impactful research abroad.

Raising a child while studying, he still graduated top of his class

Behind his graduation cap was a journey filled with tears, sacrifice, and a promise never to give up learning.

Freshers with under 1-year experience face difficulties finding jobs: report

Recent graduates are facing mounting pressure as businesses prioritize hiring individuals with expertise and prior experience.

A young software engineer’s graduation story leaves lecturers misty-eyed

At HUTECH’s graduation ceremony, Tran Nhat Phi shared how perseverance, community support, and a long fight against self-doubt shaped who he is today.

‘Connecting Knowledge with Life’ chosen as national school textbook

The Office of the President on Jan 7 held a press conference to announce laws passed by the National Assembly at its 10th session, including the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Education.

Khmer student overcomes self-doubt to top Vietnam’s chemistry field

Ly Tuan Kiet, a student of chemistry at the University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, once doubted whether he belonged in the very academic spaces where he now thrives.

How many vice rectors should universities have?

Many private universities currently have between eight and 10 vice rectors, reflecting a trend for personnel autonomy suitable to their scale.

Young Tay girl breaks barriers, joins multinational leadership program

Before even graduating from university, Vy Tra secured a full-time position at a multinational corporation through a prestigious management trainee program designed to cultivate future leaders.

HCMC National University targets 1,500 more PhDs in 5 years

Vietnam National University, HCMC (VNU-HCMC) has set a target of adding 1,500 PhDs over the next five years and is stepping up multiple initiatives to turn this goal into reality.

New Zealand offers record number of scholarships to Vietnamese students

From January to March 2026, students in grades 8–10 can apply for one of 56 prestigious scholarships to study at top New Zealand secondary schools.

Hanoi schools may suspend classes amid severe air pollution

If air quality reaches hazardous levels, schools across Hanoi could be required to halt or modify teaching schedules.

Vietnam makes steady strides in eradicating illiteracy among ethnic minorities

Vietnam is seeing marked improvements in school attendance and literacy among ethnic minority (EM) children - especially at the primary level - where many groups have already met or surpassed the 2025 national target of over 97% enrollment.

The quiet generosity of Vietnamese educators who donated billions to students

Even after leaving the classroom, these teachers chose to teach one final lesson - through giving. Their billion-VND donations are changing lives.