Education

Safe, friendly school project launched in Hanoi

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training in collaboration with the Non-Governmental Organization Plan in Vietnam launched a safe, friendly and equal school project in Thach That high school in Hanoi on October 11 in response to International Day

US helps local disadvantaged youths find jobs

The US on October 7 granted US$20,000 to the Da Nang disadvantaged youth (REACH) centre, which specialises in providing vocational training, career advice and job placement services to disadvantaged youths.

Many universities ban jeans, slippers from class

Many universities in Vietnam have creating rules forbidding their students from wearing jeans, thin clothes and slippers to class.

HCM City students suspended for sexual harassment

Three students from the University of Communications and Transport in HCM City have been suspended from school for sexually harassing a female classmate.

Public interest clashes with copyright laws

In at least one education expert's opinion, the public might have to pay increased textbook prices because of royalty fees due to authors.

Russia keen to reinforce educational ties with Vietnam

The Russian Ministry of Education and Science wishes to expand its education and training cooperation with Vietnam, Minister Dmitry Livanov said in a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Vu Luan in Moscow on October 3.

University urged to build reputation

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has called on the Vietnam National University- HCM City to make every effort to become a Vietnamese "brand name".

Official clarifies new primary school grading system

The new regulation on assessment for primary school students is expected to be a breakthrough for Vietnam’s education system, one official has said.

Belgium to grant 30 scholarships to Vietnamese professionals

Belgium will present 30 full scholarships to young Vietnamese professionals within the framework of its Indicative Cooperation Programme with Vietnam for the period of 2011-2015 with the aim of supporting the country’s socio-economic development.

Life-long learning week launched nationwide

A life-long learning week was launched in localities across the country on September 29 to raise public awareness of building a learning society.

Teacher suspended for violence against a student

A high school teacher in Quang Ninh Province has been suspended from her work for her violent behaviour toward a student.

Tighter control over foreign language education

The Ministry of Education and Training has just issued instructions to tighten control over the training and issuing of certificates to foreign language learners.

Hong Kong students take democracy protest to leader's home

More than 2,000 people marched on the residence of Hong Kong's leader Thursday night as students escalated their protest action against China's refusal to grant the city full democracy.

Hanoi appoints youngest university dean in Vietnam

Hanoi authorities have decided to appoint Dr. Dam Quang Minh, 35, as dean of FPT University.

Vietnam-Singapore education cooperation progressing

Education is one of the bright spots in the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore.

Hanoi students to attend International Junior Science Olympiad

Six Hanoi high school students will compete in the 11th International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Argentina from December 2-11.

High school pole dance brings scrutiny over school events

The HCM City Department of Education and Training asked local schools to tighten control over student events after a pole dance was performed in a high school playground.

Hong Kong students kick off class boycott

Hong Kong students Monday began a week-long boycott of classes, the start of what democracy activists say will be a wider campaign of civil disobedience against China's refusal to grant the city full universal suffrage.