Public schools across Vietnam will be reorganized under a new directive that encourages larger institutions while maintaining access to education at the commune level.

Education experts say asking a single national examination to serve both high school graduation and university admissions inevitably creates pressure, exposes weaknesses and may increase the risk of misconduct.

A new government decree restructures Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training while expanding its role in science, innovation and digital transformation.

Vietnam's government has instructed the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to complete the nationwide restructuring of public education institutions by August 30, ahead of the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Doan Trung Kien and Pham Quang Hung as deputy ministers of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), according to official announcements released by the ministry.

The Prime Minister has instructed local authorities to complete a major overhaul of Vietnam's public education network before the new academic year.

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has responded to a proposal from Tuyen Quang Province requesting that candidates at the examination site of Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted be allowed to retake the mathematics examination.

Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son said many “bottlenecks” in education need to be understood correctly and resolved at the root so that reform policies can truly take effect.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced the 15 provinces and centrally governed cities selected to pilot the restructuring of public preschools, general education schools and continuing education centers.

New government scholarships will help thousands of students pursue STEM degrees while strengthening Vietnam's future high-tech workforce.

Vietnam is considering a major reform that would allow universities to appoint professors and associate professors based on institutional needs and national standards.

Draft higher education standards would introduce new benchmarks for faculty qualifications, student outcomes and scientific research.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for sweeping reforms in higher education, including the development of elite universities and centers of excellence to support Vietnam's long-term growth ambitions.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a plan to implement a programme on supporting student entrepreneurship in the 2026-2035 period, aiming to develop a comprehensive startup ecosystem across the education sector.

The Ministry of Education and Training has released a draft circular on the application of technology in higher education for public consultation.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has issued a dispatch requesting a sweeping review and overhaul of curricula in strategic technology fields.

The Ministry of Education and Training has proposed a nationwide policy to provide free textbooks for all general education students starting from the 2029-2030 academic year, with an estimated budget exceeding VND4 trillion (US$165 million).

Vietnam will switch to a single national textbook set starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong announced.

Major universities in Vietnam sign new agreements with top Chinese partners, opening pathways for joint training, research and innovation.