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From Hanoi to top US music schools with two offers in hand

Her acceptance into two top US conservatories highlights years of discipline and the growing presence of Vietnamese pianists globally.

When discipline crosses the line

A primary school teacher in Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after asking students to inject themselves with a syringe. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about school discipline, child safety, and ethical teaching practices.

Student admitted to Stanford aims to solve hometown floods

Having witnessed storms and floods devastating his hometown of Khanh Hoa, Thang determined to find solutions using knowledge and technology.

VN's math curricula, 50 years out of date, needs new teaching method: professor

A famous Vietnamese mathematician has said that current math teaching and learning reveal two major bottlenecks: curricula suited for 30–50 years ago has not been updated, and teaching methods remain relatively traditional and theory-heavy.

Vietnam’s southern hub for mathematics nurtures global talent

From lecture halls in Ho Chi Minh City to leading universities worldwide, generations of mathematicians have emerged from a storied faculty.

Vietnamese mathematician wins prestigious Humboldt research award

Professor Phung Ho Hai is honored in Germany for his outstanding contributions to mathematics and global academic collaboration.

Vietnam aims for high ranking at 60th Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad

A team of four outstanding students from Vietnam is attending the 60th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad (IMChO) for high school students, which officially opened on April 16 at the Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia.

Prof Ngo Bao Chau to select and grant scholarship to math students

Students pursuing mathematics will have the opportunity to receive significant financial support, including full tuition waivers and scholarships of up to VND15 million per month, if they pass a direct interview with Professor Ngo Bao Chau.

Banning social media may disrupt learning ecosystems

Restricting student access to social platforms could unintentionally hinder communication and digital learning.

Early graduation crowns journey of two top-performing students

Two national valedictorians from Vietnam’s 2022 high school graduation exam have both completed their studies at Foreign Trade University in just 3.5 years, graduating with outstanding degrees.

Vietnamese student secures full ride to Yale with real-world projects

Nguyen Huy Anh, a Grade 12 Physics major student at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, has been admitted to Yale University with a full scholarship valued at around US$443,000.

Gender barriers fade as women excel in non-traditional careers

Many fields traditionally perceived as primarily for men are not only opening up to women but also giving them a distinct competitive advantage.

The struggle to retain academic talent: half-billion VND to attract professors

A number of universities are pouring money into attracting professors, associate professors, and people with doctorates, but reality shows that just attracting them is not enough. The more difficult problem lies in nurturing and retaining the team.

How a self-driven learner topped Vietnam’s first AI cohort

A student tops Vietnam’s first formal AI cohort with a 9.42 GPA, navigating an uncharted academic path through self-learning and discipline.

AI powers sweeping overhaul of Vietnam’s education system

AI is emerging as a potent force reshaping governance, teaching and research in Vietnam’s education sector, unlocking a more flexible and adaptive system aligned with the Politburo’s Resolution 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training.

Vietnam investigates compromised link in primary IT workbook

A Grade 3 IT workbook published by Hue University Publishing House has come under scrutiny after a link included in the material redirected users to inappropriate online content.

Not all universities need to relocate from Hanoi’s inner city: experts

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.

Figure skater turns passion into Ivy League dreams

With a decade devoted to artistic pursuits, Nguyen Linh Chi has turned passion into a defining advantage, securing admission to several leading universities in the US.

Da Nang commune pioneers nationwide free textbook policy

A commune in Da Nang has rolled out a policy to provide free textbooks to all students, becoming the first locality in Vietnam to implement such an initiative and significantly reducing costs for parents.

Student admitted to top US universities aims to outsmart the weather

Phan Hoang Lam, a gifted math student from Hanoi, has secured admission to leading US universities, driven by a vision to help farmers better navigate climate uncertainty.