Vietnam tightens rules on naming higher education institutions
EducationVietnam has tightened rules on naming higher education institutions, barring them from arbitrarily using terms such as ‘international,’ ‘national,’ and ‘Vietnam” in their names under a new government decree effective March 30, 2026.
UK transnational education enrollment grows 20% annually in Vietnam as partnerships deepen
EducationUnited Kingdom transnational education (TNE) enrollment in Vietnam has grown at about 20 percent annually since 2018, the British Council (BC) Vietnam said, citing rising demand for internationally accredited programs delivered locally and a shift toward deeper academic partnerships.
Vietnam plans to supply students with free textbooks from 2029-30 academic year
EducationThe Ministry of Education and Training has announced a draft decree outlining a plan to provide free textbooks nationwide, starting from the 2029-30 school year.
Vietnam’s English training market grows over 10% annually: data
EducationVietnam’s English language training market has grown at an annual rate of more than 10 percent in recent years, according to industry data, as demand for English skills remains strong among parents.
Young Vietnamese embrace high-risk circus careers despite challenges
EducationSuspended high above the ground in a quiet training hall, young students at Vietnam Intermediate School of Circus and Variety Arts practice aerial routines that demand years of discipline and carry constant risk of injury.
Specialized school students document Ho Chi Minh City's architecture in English, French
EducationStudents at Tran Dai Nghia Specialized High School in Ho Chi Minh City have presented 70 bilingual English-French products including books, posters, and video clips on the city's architectural heritage and landmarks, leaving a strong impression thanks to their creativity and dedication.
Vietnam’s English center chain launches free online exam prep platform for national high school tests
EducationAfter an extended period of research and development, language chain DOL English has launched dolthpt.vn, a free online platform designed to help students prepare for Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam and aptitude tests for university admission.
Vietnam’s Hue authorities probe report of teacher hitting student, causing arm fracture
EducationAuthorities in Hue City, central Vietnam are verifying a social media report that an elementary school student was injured after a teacher allegedly hit them with a wooden ruler, local officials said on Friday.
RMIT Vietnam offers nearly $6mn for 65 PhD scholarships
EducationRMIT University Vietnam allocated nearly VND150 billion (around US$6 million) for 65 PhD scholarships in 2025, the university’s largest investment to date in doctoral training.
Japan’s casual wear brand builds school for mountain children in central Vietnam
EducationUNIQLO Vietnam, in collaboration with the Hanoi-based Hope Foundation, on Thursday inaugurated a new kindergarten facility and donated 3,000 clothing items to disadvantaged families in Phuoc Chanh Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
