Many Vietnamese families use overseas Tet travel to explore study options
EducationTraveling overseas during the Lunar New Year, or Tet, is no longer simply about changing where the holiday is celebrated, but has also become an opportunity for many Vietnamese families to plan their children’s overseas education.
Vietnam to survey English proficiency of teachers
EducationThe Ministry of Education and Training will roll out a nationwide plan to survey the English proficiency of teachers, but the survey results will be kept confidential.
Vietnam's Fields Medalist Ngo Bao Chau to join University of Hong Kong
EducationVietnamese mathematician Ngo Bao Chau, the country’s only Fields Medal laureate, will officially join the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in June 2026 after 15 years at the University of Chicago in the U.S.
Vietnam’s FPT proposes major education complex in mountainous province
EducationVietnam’s top tech firm FPT Corporation has proposed building a large-scale education complex in Dien Bien Province, covering all levels from elementary school to university, while also pledging to support the northern mountainous province’s digital transformation strategy for 2026-30.
Vietnam orders crackdown on school violence, harmful online content
EducationThe Vietnamese government has issued a new directive demanding urgent measures to prevent school violence, including removing toxic online content that negatively affects students, amid growing public concern over serious incidents involving school-aged children.
Vietnam wins 1 gold, 2 bronzes at International Project Chemistry Olympiad in Russia
EducationVietnamese high school students won one gold and two bronze medals at the 2026 International Project Chemistry Olympiad (IPCO) held in Russia, continuing the country's strong performance at the prestigious international chemistry competition, according to the Vietnam Chemical Society.
Ho Chi Minh City launches comprehensive review of school meals over safety concerns
EducationThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training ordered on Friday a comprehensive review of school meal programs, following reports that a food supplier used products that did not meet safety standards.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 28% enrollment in science-technology fields by end-2026
EducationHo Chi Minh City is seeking to have at least 28 percent of its students enrolled in basic science, engineering and technology disciplines by the end of 2026, as part of an effort to build a skilled workforce to support innovation, digital transformation and long-term economic growth.
Multiple Ho Chi Minh City schools halt boarding meals amid food safety fears
EducationSeveral elementary and middle schools in Ho Chi Minh City’s former District 7 on Thursday suspended on-campus lunch services after media reports raised concerns about unsafe food supplied to students, prompting education authorities to order inspections.
Vietnam’s 2025 ASEAN Eco-Schools Award ceremony scheduled for this weekend
EducationVietnam’s 2025 ASEAN Eco-Schools Award ceremony, themed ‘Plastic-Waste-Free Schools,’ is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning in Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi, with the participation of 800 delegates.
