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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.

National Economics University records five perfect-GPA valedictorians

All five valedictorians in the early graduation cohort at Vietnam’s National Economics University achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA and completed their degrees in just 3.5 years.

Vietnam wins six silver medals at 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad

Vietnam’s entire eight-member team competing at the 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) won medals, including six silver and two bronze medals, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

From poverty to financial freedom: Lan’s 10-year journey to online seller

Having to work in a factory because her family was too poor, Do Thi Lan was still determined to go to school because she believed that as long as she tried her best in her studies, her life would change.

Students fear loss of HUST’s legendary Parabol gate landmark

Hanoi University of Science and Technology has pledged to preserve its iconic Parabol gate despite concerns that the landmark may be affected by a planned expansion of Giai Phong Street.

Nearly 20% of university students lack career direction, survey shows

A nationwide survey of nearly 9,200 students has revealed that many Vietnamese university students are struggling with academic pressure, uncertainty and a lack of career direction.

More than 1,400 contestants join Asian green technology hackathon

After more than a month since its launch, the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 technology innovation competition has received strong interest from students and young innovators across Asia.

Vietnam ranks second overall at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad

Vietnamese students won two gold medals and four silver medals at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad, helping the country rank second overall.

STEM scholarships seen boosting talent attraction, skilled workforce development

Under the proposal, undergraduate students could receive between 3.7 million VND and 5.5 million VND (140–210 USD) per month while master’s and doctoral students could receive up to 8.4 million VND (318 USD) per month.