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Top scorer in Ho Chi Minh City entrance exam shines in maths and English

The student who led Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 grade 10 admissions has also secured admission to specialised maths programmes at two top schools.

Hanoi hosts Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026

The Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026 (Vietnam ASDC) officially opened in Hanoi on June 21, bringing together 450 secondary and high school students from across Asia for one of the region's most anticipated debating competitions.

Over 80% of Hanoi students pass 2026 – 2027 high school entrance exam

In recent years, the municipal authorities have continued to invest in building new schools, upgrading facilities, and adding classrooms in areas with rapid population growth.

Vietnam pushes unprecedented border school construction drive

Deep in the mountains along Vietnam’s frontier, excavators and construction teams are working against the clock to build schools that promise to reshape the future of border communities.

Scientist leaves US career behind to pursue world-class research in Vietnam

After many years of study and research in the US, Dr. Van Phung Truong Son decided to return to Vietnam. For him, this is a chance to work alongside highly promising students and help build a genuine research environment at home.

National fencing medalist heads to Washington with diplomatic ambitions

Vietnamese student Le Thuy Lam Khanh earned major US university scholarships after excelling in fencing, debate, robotics and academics.

Vietnam Studies Centre taking shape at Thai university

In the halls of Thailand's Khon Kaen University, a plan is taking shape to open a Vietnam Studies Centre, a venture designed to deepen educational ties, cultural exchange and friendship between the two neighbours.

Ha Tinh class celebrates 33 admissions to elite high school

A ninth-grade class in Ha Tinh has achieved an extraordinary result, with 33 students admitted to the province's prestigious specialized high school.

Visually impaired Vietnamese student earns offers from world’s top universities

Born with severe visual impairment, Dong Thi Hai Yen has defied expectations to earn admission offers from seven of the world's leading universities.

Vietnam wins gold and four silvers at European Physics Olympiad 2026

Vietnam's national team competing at the 2026 European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO) delivered an outstanding performance, earning one gold medal and four silver medals.

Vietnam must build world-class universities, says Party Chief & President To Lam

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for sweeping reforms in higher education, including the development of elite universities and centers of excellence to support Vietnam's long-term growth ambitions.

Former Children’s Parliament chair excels in elite high school entrance exam

Consistent dedication, self-study and a love of learning have helped one Dong Nai student secure outstanding results in the race for a place at a specialist high school.

Hanoi to streamline education system while expanding access to schools

Hanoi will continue streamlining its education management system while ensuring that students' learning rights are not affected, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang said on Friday.

Officials say 'Vietnam's Steve Jobs' question was carefully crafted

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has reaffirmed that this year's high school graduation exam was aligned with the national curriculum, while unveiling a new rubric-based approach to marking literature papers.

Debate erupts over ‘Vietnam’s Steve Jobs’ question in national exam

A question asking students how Vietnam could produce its own “Steve Jobs” has become one of the most debated topics following Vietnam’s 2026 high school graduation examination.

Student graduates as business-school valedictorian with perfect GPA

From an English-major student who once struggled with calculation-heavy subjects, Tran The Vu step by step made a breakthrough, becoming the graduating valedictorian of the National Economics University (NEU) with a perfect GPA.

Over 1.22 million students praise fresh and timely 2026 literature exam

The first exam of Vietnam's largest-ever graduation examination has earned positive reviews from both students and educators for its modern and thought-provoking themes.

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.