Education

PM urges Vietnamese, US universities to foster stronger cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Vietnamese and US universities to strengthen cooperation in education and training through specific, sustainable, practical, long-term and effective projects.

Higher education needs STEM overhaul to foster

Scholarships, favourable tuition fees and credit policies will be introduced to ensure the attraction of talented students.

Special AI classes for the elderly in Hanoi

Many elderly people are taking AI classes which have been launched for free by a former staff member at the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi.

HUST expected to be among Asia’s 100 leading universities by 2045

The Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) is targeted to become one of 100 leading universities in Asia by 2045.

Japan support Vietnam to improve learning environment for children

The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam signed a non-refundable aid agreement to launch a project on advancing gender-equal education for children in northern mountainous areas.

Free Vietnamese language class launched for children in New York

A free Vietnamese language class has been launched for children from the Vietnamese community in New York and neighbouring areas.

Dien Bien expands educational cooperation with Russian universities

Authorities in Dien Bien Province hosted a delegation from Russian universities to discuss educational collaboration and scholarship programmes offered by the governments of Vietnam and Russia.

ADB provides loan for Vietnamese schools

The Asian Development Bank has led and signed a USD150 million loan with Vinschool Joint Stock Company.

Vietnamese students honoured at Asahi scholarship ceremony in Japan

A total of 159 Vietnamese students were honoured at the 2025 graduation ceremony for international students studying in Japan under the Asahi Newspaper Scholarship Programme on March 16.

Vietnam, Japan agree to continue promoting university project

Deputy PM Le Thanh Long and Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance have agreed to continue developing the Vietnam-Japan University.

Hanoi parents pay big to secure private school places

Many Hanoi parents are paying hefty deposits to secure private school spots, easing concerns ahead of the highly competitive 10th-grade entrance exam.

150 cyclo drivers in Nha Trang learn English

Over a hundred cyclo drivers in Khanh Hoa Province's Nha Trang City have enrolled in a free English course to improve their communication skills with foreign tourists.

Young teacher moved to tears at remote Cao Bang mountain school

Nong Thi Thu Diu, a young teacher from Cao Bang, broke down in tears after enduring the winding roads and witnessing the hardships faced by children in this mountainous region.

UNICEF hails Vietnam’s public school tuition waiver policy

The tuition waiver policy is a crucial investment in Vietnam’s future, enabling more children to complete their education regardless of their socio-economic background.

Fulbright Vietnamese visiting student programme 2026-2027 launched

The US Mission to Vietnam is launching the Fulbright Vietnamese Visiting Student Researcher Programme, academic year 2026-2027.

Vietnam moves to provide free education in public school system

The Party Central Committee has decided to waive all tuition fees for students from preschool to high school in the public school system nationwide, starting from the 2025-2026 academic year.

PM requires HCMC to pioneer in training, research

PM Pham Minh Chinh requested the Vietnam National University, HCM City to make effort to achieve the goal of entering the top 100 higher education institutions in Asia.

Vietnamese universities open door to world’s best minds in sci-tech

In a bold step toward advancing sci-tech, many of Vietnam’s leading universities are rolling out innovative policies to lure top global talent.

HCMC grants land lease exemption for Fulbright University project

On February 20, the HCM City People’s Council approved to waive land lease fees for the Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV) project at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Thu Duc City from 2024 to 2065.

HCM City to waive tuition fees for all children and school students

Under a newly approved policy by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council, public preschool children under five and high school students in the city will be exempt from tuition fees.

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