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First female valedictorian with two perfect math scores earns special gift

A student from Tran Dai Nghia School earned first place and received a special gift from mathematician Tran Nam Dung.

AI-powered exam cheating targeted in Vietnam's largest graduation test

More than 1.2 million students will sit Vietnam's 2026 graduation exam as authorities crack down on AI-powered cheating methods.

Vietnam prepares for largest-ever high school graduation exam

Education authorities across Vietnam have completed preparations for a national graduation exam involving a record number of candidates.

Four Vietnamese universities rise in global rankings

Four Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), with all six of the country's ranked institutions remaining among the world's top 10%.

Vietnam ranks 7th at Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad 2026

Vietnam secured 7th place among 45 countries and territories at the 38th Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) 2026, earning one gold, two silver and four bronze medals and three certificates of merit.​

Going abroad as factory worker, Vietnamese student wins 3 Chinese scholarships

Having once shelved her university dreams to move to Japan as an intern to support her family, Nghiem Thi Linh quietly kept her passion for learning alive.

STEM education: the stepping stone for AI usage in Vietnam’s schools

Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Science and Technology, believes that integrating STEM education into schools can serve as the foundation for introducing AI education to students.

Vietnam targets annual health screening for all students by 2030

Vietnam aims to ensure that all children, pupils and students nationwide undergo a health check-up or disease screening at least once a year by 2030 under a newly approved School Health Programme for 2026–2035.

Expert offers insights about competitive race to enter gifted high schools

Prof. Le Anh Vinh, director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, has explained why thousands of students plunge into the high-pressure race of test preparation for gifted high schools.

HCM City admits error in specialized physics exam, grants extra time

Candidates sitting Ho Chi Minh City's specialized physics entrance exam were granted an extra 15 minutes after a mistake was discovered in one of the test formulas.

Vietnam to develop four universities comparable to Asia’s leading institutions

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed a decision approving a scheme to develop several major higher education institutions in the southeastern region to a level comparable with Asia’s leading universities.

Vietnam promotes intellectual property awareness from primary school

Vietnam is strengthening intellectual property education in schools as part of efforts to foster creativity and innovation among younger generations.

Overuse of AI can render homework meaningless: Prof. Ngo Bao Chau

When students rely entirely on AI to do their assignments, the practice of assigning homework loses much of its meaning, said Professor and Fields Medalist Ngo Bao Chau.

Hoi An International School redefines international education in Central Vietnam

Families in Central Vietnam are rethinking what matters most in international education - and Hoi An International School (HAIS) is emerging as one of the region’s most distinctive choices for personalised global learning.

From shy student to university King: the journey of Nguyen Quang Huy

From a shy, reserved boy, Quang Huy exerted great effort to overcome his limits and become the King of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH).

The summer break dilemma: city parents stressed over childcare options

With summer vacation just around the corner, many parents are busy searching for places to send their children.

Hanoi student wins unique global scholarship from Australian university

Tu Khanh Phuong from Hanoi has won the only global full-tuition scholarship awarded by the University of Technology Sydney for the July 2026 intake.

Hanoi orders schools to halt outdoor activities during extreme heat

Schools across Hanoi are being urged to adjust schedules and protect students from prolonged extreme heat expected to continue in the coming days.

Miss Ocean Vietnam 2025 graduates with honors from US university

Reigning Miss Ocean Vietnam 2025 Nguyen Thanh Thao has graduated with honors from a U.S. university, earning an impressive GPA of 3.8/4.0 while fulfilling her duties as the titleholder.

Vietnamese universities urged to ‘lead the way’ in technology

In the AI era, universities are being called on to move beyond training and become pioneers of national innovation and strategic technologies.