Education

More than 450 students compete at Asian debating championship

More than 450 students from 11 countries and territories have gathered in Hanoi for the Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026, one of the region's leading secondary school debating tournaments.

HCM City book fair adds space for visually impaired children

Visually impaired children will have access to a dedicated reading space for the first time at the HCM City Children's Book Fair, featuring Braille books and audiobooks.

Hanoi plans higher lunch subsidies for primary school pupils

Hanoi plans to increase lunch subsidies for primary school pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds as part of efforts to improve nutrition and support students attending full-day classes.

Danang student wins gold at European Physics Olympiad

A student from Danang has won a gold medal at the 2026 European Physics Olympiad, while the remaining members of Vietnam's team secured silver medals.

Boarding students to receive meal support

Vietnamese boarding students will receive nearly VND 1.2 million in monthly meal support, along with rice and study supplies, under new government regulations taking effect on July 15.

Hanoi boosts buses and metro services for national exams

Hanoi authorities will increase bus and metro services during the 2026 high school entrance and graduation exams to accommodate rising travel demand from students, parents and residents.

Vietnam wins six silver medals at Asian Physics Olympiad

All eight Vietnamese students competing at the 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad won medals, including six silver and two bronze medals.

Prime Minister urges completion of 100 border boarding schools

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered ministries and local authorities to speed up construction of 100 pilot boarding schools in border areas for completion by August 30.

Vietnam offers scholarships for science and technology students

Vietnam will provide state funded scholarships for students in 15 key science, engineering and technology disciplines at domestic universities from September, under a new government decree.

Hanoi to fully fund tuition for 48 vocational programmes

Hanoi plans to fully subsidise tuition fees for 48 key vocational training programmes at intermediate and college levels between 2026 and 2031.

Hanoi party chief urges enough public schools

Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang has ordered every ward and commune in the capital city to have a complete public school system covering primary, lower secondary and upper secondary education.

Hanoi bans extra classes during summer break

Hanoi authorities have banned schools from organising extra classes and tutoring sessions during the 2026 summer holiday under any form.

An Giang man spends salary on free English classes

A free English class in An Giang Province has become a trusted place for children from poor families, offering them access to language education many could not otherwise afford.

English certificate scam ring exposed in Vietnam

Authorities have accused Do Van Manh, chairman of the Institute of Educational Management Science, of leading a fraud ring that organized unauthorised online English tests.

Vietnam to unify school textbooks nationwide from 2026-27 school year

Vietnam will roll out a single nationwide textbook set from the 2026-2027 academic year to improve curriculum efficiency and teaching quality, Deputy Education Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong said.

Vietnamese students continue to assert standing at world robot contest

Vietnams team received successive boosts at the world's largest school robotics competition on April 30 (US time).

Danang commune offers free textbooks to all students

Authorities in Hoa Vang Commune, Danang City have become the first in Vietnam to provide free textbooks to all students, easing education costs for families.

Russian language classes boost opportunities in Dien Bien

Dien Bien has introduced Russian language classes for ethnic students, aiming to expand education access and support international integration.

Vietnamese universities climb global rankings in multiple disciplines

Several academic disciplines at Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest global rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Hessen scholarships awarded to 34 students in Danang

Danang University, in cooperation with the Hessen Office in Vietnam, has awarded scholarships funded by Germany’s State of Hessen to 34 students for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

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