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Beyond high salaries: what truly anchors global talent in Vietnam

In the global war for talent, money is merely the entry ticket; what retains top-tier professionals is not their bank balance, but heart.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam chooses a single national textbook series starting 2026

The Education Ministry has selected “Connecting Knowledge with Life” as the unified textbook series nationwide.

Breakthrough mechanisms, policies for education, training approved

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has endorsed Resolution No. 248/2025/QH15, introducing special and breakthrough policies to accelerate education and training development across the national education system.

Vice President limits: a governance strain on large universities

Public universities in Vietnam, whether they have 4,000 or 40,000 students, are currently allowed to appoint only three vice presidents at most, which is seen as a challenge for administration and management at large-scale institutions.

Tuition-free policy a turning point for Vietnam’s education system

In a historic policy shift, Vietnam now offers tuition-free education nationwide to ensure no child is left behind due to financial hardship.

Principal explains why ending student scrutiny is tough

Many schools know that replacing punishment and fault-finding with warmth and care can create a positive learning environment.

Vietnam shifts medical residency and specialist training to Ministry of Health

From 2026, programs such as medical residency and specialist degrees will be fully administered by the Ministry of Health.

National Assembly passes law ending middle school diplomas in Vietnam

Under the new education law, students finishing lower secondary will no longer receive formal diplomas; high school diplomas will be issued by school principals upon meeting ministry criteria.

Vietnamese education urged to shift from trend-chasing to core values

Rather than merely adapting to trends, Vietnam’s education system must build long-term foundations for human development, said experts at a recent national conference.

Local governments face challenges assigning teacher-recruitment authority

Now that the district education sub-department no longer exists under the 2-tier local government model, the question “which unit will recruit teachers?” has become a matter of concern.

Turning English into a second language in Vietnam's schools won't be easy

Vietnam's push to make English a second language in schools faces resistance from testing culture and lack of teachers.

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.