Seeking smarter paths to scholarships, English proficiency in Vietnam’s evolving education landscape
EducationAfter Vietnam’s challenging national high school graduation exam last month, educators say the new landscape is opening doors for students to approach learning – and English – with sharper focus and more strategic planning.
Vietnam formally approves free tuition for public school students
EducationVietnam’s law-making National Assembly has recently passed a resolution offering free tuition to all students from preschool to high school from the 2025-26 academic year, which starts in September.
Fierce debate erupts over challenging English test in Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam
EducationThe English test in Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam has drawn strong reactions, with many students and parents decrying its difficulty and dense vocabulary, while some education experts have praised the test for challenging the test takers and aligning with real-world language use.
Criminal probe launched over use of ChatGPT to cheat on Vietnam's national high school exam
EducationPolice in Lam Dong Province have launched a criminal investigation into a cheating incident during Vietnam’s 2025 national high school graduation exam, in which a student used a concealed camera and ChatGPT to obtain answers during the literature test.
Vietnam launches national cybersecurity competition for students amid talent shortage
EducationThe National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) last week announced the launch of the 2025 National Student Cybersecurity Competition, which will allow AI use for the first time and feature the participation of contenders from ASEAN, Russia, Australia, and others.
New Zealand awards gov’t scholarships to Vietnamese middle, high school students
EducationTwenty outstanding Vietnamese middle and high school students have been awarded New Zealand Schools Scholarships (NZSS), a significant milestone in educational collaboration between the two countries.
Vietnam suspends teaching at private university over rule violation
EducationVietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training has suspended all higher education activities at a private university over its violation of government regulations.
Vietnamese talents offered Singapore jobs with monthly pay up to $7,760
EducationYoung Vietnamese professionals will have the opportunity to work in Singapore’s high-tech sectors with salaries reaching up to S$10,000 (US$7,760) per month, officials announced at a forum held in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Vietnam’s landmark teacher law brings greater benefits to educators
EducationVietnam’s law-making National Assembly has passed the first-ever Law on Teachers that recognizes educators' legal status, rights, and obligations and offers them the highest salary tier in the public non-business sector.
From banking to boutique education: Lam Nguyen Bao’s mission to guide Vietnamese students abroad
EducationIn a Vietnamese education landscape often crowded with traditional tutoring centers and conventional consultancies, Lam Nguyen Bao is carving a different path.
