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Vietnam education minister: Private tutoring needs broader solutions

Education Minister Nguyen Kim Son acknowledged during a National Assembly session that managing private tutoring remains a complex matter with wide social ramifications.

Ho Chi Minh City leads teacher pay with top educator making over $16,000

Special allowances allow many teachers to earn more than double their base salaries in Ho Chi Minh City.

More Vietnamese universities make QS World Rankings 2026

Ten Vietnamese universities have been named in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with several improving their positions compared to last year.

No negative phenomena allowed in high school graduation exam: PM

This is the largest-ever exam, with the participation of over 1.1 million students across all 63 provinces and centrally-run cities.

University budgets VND18 billion to support talent, develop basic sciences

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), is implementing bold policies by prioritizing the development of basic sciences, the core foundation for elite training, innovation, and technology mastery.

Vietnam achieves record presence in global impact university rankings

Sixteen Vietnamese universities are now part of THE’s Impact Rankings 2025, showcasing their sustainable development efforts.

Vietnam wins 2 gold medals at European Physics Olympiad 2025

Vietnam’s team performed exceptionally well at the 2025 European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO), securing two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze.

No big changes to US study programs, but visa compliance is crucial

US advisor stresses honesty and legality as keys to educational opportunities abroad.

Vietnam passes landmark Teachers Law with top-tier pay and protections

The Teachers Law brings sweeping changes to benefits, ethics, and recruitment policies.

Vietnam to revise textbooks following provincial reorganization

Key school subjects will be revised to include updated maps, data, and local content due to nationwide administrative changes.

Over 27,000 Vietnamese students studying Korean language

An international conference on Hallyu (the Korean Wave) and the teaching of the Korean language and culture in the digital era was held on 14 June in Da Nang.

From coding alone to leading teams: Meet Vietnam’s 13-year-old tech whiz

Nguyen Nam Long, once addicted to video games, now drives user growth at a CRM startup and mentors fellow kids.

Lawmakers propose much higher teachers’ salaries to attract talents

The compilation team of the draft Teachers Law says that teachers should be placed at the highest level of the salary scale.

Minister defends ban on teachers tutoring own students after heated debate

Education Minister Nguyen Kim Son says teachers must not charge students for lessons that should be covered during school hours.

Final round of Vietnam Robocon 2025 kicked off with 32 participating teams

The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.

Top international PhDs join Vietnam's universities

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City brings back 21 international PhDs under an ambitious academic recruitment program.

Should suspension be abolished so that students can continue in school?

Many agree that suspension, used as a punishment for naughty students, should be abolished as it disrupts learning, leading to discouragement and potentially drawing students into unhealthy activities.

Young man scores perfect IELTS 9.0 after 10 attempts

After 10 attempts, Huy Hoang gradually improved his IELTS score from 7.5 to a perfect 9.0, with Listening, Reading, and Writing all reaching the maximum score.

Student wins prestigious European master’s degree scholarship before graduation

Before earning a master’s degree scholarship, Nguyen Minh Hang gathered experience through an academic exchange program in Japan and a two-month internship at a US multinational.

PM orders rollout of full-day schooling, enriched summer programs

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issues directive on two-session school days and enriched summer activities for students.