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How many vice rectors should universities have?

Many private universities currently have between eight and 10 vice rectors, reflecting a trend for personnel autonomy suitable to their scale.

New Zealand offers record number of scholarships to Vietnamese students

From January to March 2026, students in grades 8–10 can apply for one of 56 prestigious scholarships to study at top New Zealand secondary schools.

Hanoi schools may suspend classes amid severe air pollution

If air quality reaches hazardous levels, schools across Hanoi could be required to halt or modify teaching schedules.

HCMC National University targets 1,500 more PhDs in 5 years

Vietnam National University, HCMC (VNU-HCMC) has set a target of adding 1,500 PhDs over the next five years and is stepping up multiple initiatives to turn this goal into reality.

Khmer student overcomes self-doubt to top Vietnam’s chemistry field

Ly Tuan Kiet, a student of chemistry at the University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, once doubted whether he belonged in the very academic spaces where he now thrives.

Vietnam makes steady strides in eradicating illiteracy among ethnic minorities

Vietnam is seeing marked improvements in school attendance and literacy among ethnic minority (EM) children - especially at the primary level - where many groups have already met or surpassed the 2025 national target of over 97% enrollment.

Young Tay girl breaks barriers, joins multinational leadership program

Before even graduating from university, Vy Tra secured a full-time position at a multinational corporation through a prestigious management trainee program designed to cultivate future leaders.

Education Ministry defends history textbook, requests police involvement

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has issued an official response to what it describes as misleading and distorted claims about the content of the Grade 5 History-Geography textbook in the “Connecting Knowledge with Life” series.

The quiet generosity of Vietnamese educators who donated billions to students

Even after leaving the classroom, these teachers chose to teach one final lesson - through giving. Their billion-VND donations are changing lives.

2025: The year Vietnam’s education system turned a new page

Vietnam waived public school tuition, selected a national textbook, and passed its first-ever Teacher Law in 2025.

Education department directors in provinces gain recruitment authority

The director of local education and training department is responsible for recruiting and receiving personnel for public educational institutions in each province.

Rising violence in Vietnamese schools sparks urgent calls for reform

A series of violent incidents among students in 2025 reveals a troubling trend: school conflicts increasingly ending in serious injury or death.

Ban on use of “national” and “international” in university names raises concerns

A more flexible, rather than prohibitive, approach, in using the words ‘national’ and ‘international’ when naming universities is needed, according to experts.

Student wins multiple national awards, proficient in three foreign languages

Duong Kien Khai, who as a young student was endlessly curious about code lines, has won three national excellent-student awards and entered his first year at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), one of Asia’s leading universities.

Vietnam rolls out sweeping education reforms effective January 2026

A series of notable policies and regulations concerning Vietnam’s education sector officially take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for students, teachers, and administrators nationwide.

10 education achievements that shaped Vietnam’s schooling in 2025

The Ministry of Education and Training has released a list of ten landmark accomplishments in Vietnam’s education sector throughout 2025, showcasing sweeping policy reforms, institutional upgrades, and student excellence.

Highland girl becomes valedictorian runner-up with a dream for her homeland

Na Ni’s journey from a mountainous commune to one of Vietnam’s most prestigious universities shows the power of resilience and belief.

Vietnam to expand access to high-quality education for ethnic minority people

During 2026–2035, it targets annual enrolment of 2,000–2,500 new students at college and university levels, including 1,000–1,500 students with strong potential to be developed into a core workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

Exam pressure hinders instructional innovation in foreign-language classrooms

One of the challenges for teachers of foreign languages is preparing students for exams which focus on grammar. Many teachers say that reforming the teaching method is difficult under current circumstances, such as large classes.

Top medical student from Lang Son inspired by his father’s devotion to healing

Earning 29 points in Vietnam’s national exam, Au Viet Hoang, an ethnic Nung student, secured a place at Hanoi Medical University - following in his father’s healing footsteps.