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PM urges equal access to education – training

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 22 stressed the need to ensure equal access to education and training while chairing a national conference reviewing the 2024–2025 academic year and outlining tasks for 2025–2026.

Vietnam strives for glory at ABU Robocon 2025

Lac Hong University’s Robocon team, LH - UDS (Unstoppable Dream Shot), will compete with their peers from Cambodia, Greece, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Hong Kong (China).

Examinees anxiously await universities’ decisions on admission cutoffs

With only one day left, the ‘filtering’ process, or ‘loc ao’ in Vietnamese, for university admissions on the Ministry of Education and Training’s system will conclude. After that, universities will begin announcing the 2025 admission benchmarks.

Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation in STEM education

A seminar on promoting STEM education was held on August 20 in Champasak province, aiming to enhance educational ties between Vietnam and southern Lao provinces and to further deepen the special friendship between the two nations.

Over 2,000 Hanoi students form giant Vietnamese flag for National Day

Hanoi students and teachers created a striking flag display to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day anniversary.

Workshop discusses IQA systems in higher education

Leaders of higher education institutions and quality assurance experts from ASEAN countries exchanged knowledge, shared experiences and solutions for implementation of Internal Quality Assurance systems in higher education institutions at a workshop.

Vietnamese school-age children face nutrition burdens

School-age children in Vietnam are grappling with a triple nutrition burden: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity or being overweight, according to Associate Prof Tran Nhu Duong, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition.

From studying piano to attending Harvard: a graduate’s journey

From a biology major in high school who studied piano at the conservatory, 90s-born Le Tuan Trung took a new path and entered the prestigious Harvard University.

Parents push for standardized school uniforms to cut costs

Khanh Hoa province’s policy requiring all students to wear a standard uniform has been applauded by parents, who have called for nationwide application.

Vietnam wins big at 25th International Mathematics Competition

Vietnam takes home 18 medals and shares the overall championship with Singapore at VIMC 2025.

Holistic education helps ISHCMC students thrive in life and learning

ISHCMC empowers students to succeed academically and beyond with a holistic approach to education rooted in emotional intelligence, global citizenship, and critical thinking.

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.