Foreign-awarded degrees leave Vietnamese graduates in limbo
EducationDozens of former students of London College for Design & Fashion in Hanoi (LCDF - Hanoi) are in hot water after discovering that the foreign-awarded bachelor’s degrees they earned in Vietnam are not recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, derailing their careers and further study plans.
Ho Chi Minh City to pilot enhanced English program for preschool children
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training will pilot an enhanced English-learning program for preschool students, aiming to help children communicate in English through technology integration and modern learning materials.
Ho Chi Minh City to provide meal, uniform support for disadvantaged students starting 2026
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has approved a resolution to subsidize meals, educational services, and school uniforms for disadvantaged students across the city, with payments set to begin on January 1, 2026.
First Vietnamese student secures Monash ASEAN award
EducationMonash University in Australia has welcomed Truong Thi Hong Hanh from Ho Chi Minh City as the first Vietnamese student to receive a Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Award, the university’s new scholarship program supporting students from Southeast Asia.
Apple to expand clean water project for Vietnam schools through 2026
Vietnam NewsApple will expand its clean water project for schools in the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City in the 2025-26 period, aiming to improve access to safe drinking water for thousands of students in climate-vulnerable communities.
Ho Chi Minh City to convert vacant government buildings into new preschools
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will convert surplus government buildings and set aside additional land to expand preschool facilities, aiming to meet rising childcare demand in rapidly growing urban areas and industrial zones.
Da Nang schools charge parents for late pickup to ease traffic, support teachers
EducationSome elementary schools in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are charging parents up to VND15,000 (US$0.6) per hour for picking up children after regular hours, officials said, a measure aimed at easing traffic congestion and offering flexible schedules for working parents.
Parents, schools in Ho Chi Minh City show interest in Hanoi-style late pickup fees
EducationParents in Ho Chi Minh City are expressing interest in a Hanoi-style fee for late student pickups and early dropoffs, while local schools are assessing how such a policy could be implemented.
Vietnam proposes specific standards, requirements for foreign educators
EducationThe Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft decree that sets requirements for foreigners working in management, teaching, scientific research, and academic exchange at educational institutions in Vietnam.
Thai ambassador awards ‘SCG Sharing The Dream’ scholarships to Vietnamese students
EducationThai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya presented the ‘SCG Sharing the Dream’ scholarships to outstanding Vietnamese students at a ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday, expressing admiration for their resilience and achievements.
