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Only 3–4 teacher colleges to remain as Vietnam reforms higher education

Vietnam will soon reduce its network of teacher training colleges to just 3–4 institutions, with most set to be integrated into pedagogical universities, according to Education and Training Minister Nguyen Kim Son.

Vietnam leads ASEAN in STEM innovation with localized education model

As intellectual property accounts for up to 70% of value in advanced economies, innovation education is emerging as a cornerstone for Vietnam to prepare its workforce for the knowledge-based era.

Vietnam plans tighter control over law and medical education programs

With over 90 institutions offering law degrees and 30 training doctors, Vietnam faces a challenge: how to regulate these critical fields?

Vietnam plans $23 billion education reform to modernize system

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education has proposed a sweeping reform program worth over $23 billion to modernize infrastructure, boost digital capacity, and promote English as a second language nationwide.

Vietnam considers integrating AI education into school curriculum

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has officially sent a draft guideline to provincial departments, seeking feedback on a pilot program for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) education into the national school curriculum.

Vice principal leads ‘small revolution’ by greeting students with handshakes

For eight years, a vice principal in Ninh Binh has been greeting students each morning with a smile and a handshake, replacing punishment with warmth.

$23 billion education reform aims to produce 'good people, not just good grades'

Vietnam’s parliament debates new strategies for inclusive, quality-driven education, calling for fewer inflated accolades and more real-world skills.

Prime Minister calls for immediate regulation on students’ Internet use

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directs the Ministry of Education to create strict, culturally appropriate Internet rules for students.

Government approves proposal for national education modernization program

Vietnam takes a strategic leap with a national education program set to reshape the system from 2026 to 2035.

English to become mandatory from Grade 1 across Vietnam

The Prime Minister has officially approved a 20-year national plan to make English Vietnam’s second language in schools, with full implementation expected by 2045.

Senior Party official urges 3% budget allocation for higher education

Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Central Commission for Publicity and Education, emphasized the need to allocate at least 3% of the national budget to higher education.

Ministry to submit plans to restructure higher education system

MOET has been tasked with leading and coordinating with relevant agencies and localities to develop a proposal to transfer multidisciplinary, multi-field higher education institutions to be put under MOET’s management.

Minister proposes free textbooks and curriculum reform

Vietnam’s education minister has proposed a unified national textbook series and free textbook distribution, part of sweeping education law reforms presented to the National Assembly.

Nobel laureates and Vietnam’s Resolution 71: A shared vision for innovation

The 2025 Nobel Prize and Vietnam’s newest policy shift both highlight the power of free thought in economic and academic progress.

Unified school textbook to be used across Vietnam from 2026

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has announced that a unified national textbook set will be implemented across Vietnam starting from the 2026-2027 academic year.

HCM City and four provinces propose merging universities, cutting redundancies

A nationwide reshaping of Vietnam’s education network is underway, with significant institutional mergers proposed across five provinces.

Vietnam plans sweeping reform of public universities

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son says the education sector is preparing for a major restructuring of higher education institutions.

University council model abolished for public universities in Vietnam

At least 173 public universities across Vietnam are expected to dissolve their university councils, as part of a sweeping restructuring and merger plan aimed at reducing administrative fragmentation.

Vietnam’s exam reform at a crossroads

A progressive education system isn’t defined by modern exams, but by how it allows children to learn with less pressure, deeper understanding, and better quality of life.

Vietnam plans major school consolidation from preschool to university

The education ministry is proposing a sweeping reorganization across all education levels to improve quality and optimize resources.