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Fields medal: UK refugee's major maths award stolen

 A Cambridge professor who won one of the most prestigious prizes in mathematics, the Fields Medal, has had his award stolen in Brazil.

Students’ high scores at PISA tests remain mystery to experts

VietNamNet Bridge - While US and Israeli professors are surprised that Vietnamese students scored high on PISA tests, many Vietnamese people wonder why the country remains poor with such good marks on the test. 

Tech sector needs to attract experts

VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Ngo Bao Chau, the first Vietnamese mathematician to win the Fields Medal, talked to Lao Dong Cuoi Tuan newspaper about how Viet Nam can draw more researchers.

Education reform requires bold insight

VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Ngo Bao Chau of the University of Chicago is the first Vietnamese mathematician to win a Fields Medal. He recently talked to Vietnam News about the ongoing reform of Viet Nam's higher education.

Visual installation rethinks math sheets

 VietNamNet Bridge – A unique get together between world famous Vietnamese mathematician Ngo Bao Chau and visual artist Ly Hoang Ly has ended up in a display in downtown Ha Noi.