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Eight key education projects set to begin construction on August 19

The projects are among the 250 key national projects scheduled for simultaneous groundbreaking or inauguration on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).

Student graduates as valedictorian, runner-up in student competition

Bui The Trung has become the valedictorian of the first graduating class in computer science and engineering at Vietnam-Japan University, Hanoi National University.

Vietnam boosts health insurance subsidy, easing burden on students

Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, tens of millions of students across Vietnam will pay less for health insurance after the government increased its subsidy rate from 30% to 50%.

Academic transcript scores devalued, university admission benchmarks soar

In recent years, university admission benchmarks based on academic transcripts have risen, with some programs requiring near perfect scores.

Da Nang ready for 25th Vietnam International Mathematics Competition

The 25th Vietnam International Mathematics Competition – VIMC 2025 will take place from August 14-19 in the central coastal city of Da Nang, with the participation of 526 contestants from 31 countries and territories.

New academic year to begin with nationwide special event

The main event will be held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, broadcast live on VTV1 channel, and connected online to educational and training institutions across the country.

The high school for the gifted famed for global champions in math, chemistry

The Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted has produced six gold medalists at international Math and Chemistry Olympiads, and 1,651 national academic award winners.

Vietnam sets September 5 start for 2025-2026 school year

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has issued the official academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, applicable nationwide for preschool, general education, and continuing education.

SAT top 1%, IELTS 8.5: The making of a self-taught champion

Self-taught student from Ha Tinh earns top 1% SAT score and IELTS 8.5, inspiring peers nationwide.

American International School Vietnam faces closure proposal

American International School Vietnam may be dissolved for not meeting operational requirements.

Hanoi to give daily lunch subsidies for all primary students from 2025

Hanoi will officially subsidize lunch costs for both public and private primary school students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Vietnam universities scale back transcript-based admissions

University entrance data shows transcript grades exceed exam scores by up to 5.39 points, prompting policy changes.

Commune-level education officials lack relevant expertise

Many commune-level education officials hold degrees in land management or animal husbandry which are not relevant to their work.

Vietnam builds border schools to close education gaps, bolster security

Following the Politburo’s July 18 conclusion, a nationwide campaign to construct 100 inter-level boarding schools in 100 border communes has officially begun.

Vietnam among top four at 2025 International AI Olympiad

The Vietnamese national team excelled in both individual and team events at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) held recently in Beijing, China.

Australia boosts student quotas, opens more slots for Vietnamese learners

The Australian government has announced that it will increase international student quotas in 2026, with specific measures to boost student enrollment from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations.

Star student shines, balances scholarships and family support

Doan Thanh Tra has excellently become the top graduate in Business Administration from the University of Economics, a member school of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2025.

Vietnam’s young mathematicians win 55 medals at IMC 2025 in Singapore

Vietnam’s young math talents earn top honors at the 2025 International Mathematics Contest in Singapore, sweeping 63 awards.

Vietnamese students seize top honors at Asian math competition

22 students earn 22 medals including a championship at AIMO 2025 in Tokyo.

Son of illiterate parents travels 600km to school, graduates as valedictorian

Sung Thanh Xuan, a Ha Nhi ethnic student at the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) in Hanoi has excelled as the valedictorian of the Office Administration program.