Storm Kalmaegi prompts school closures in Vietnam's Da Lat
EducationAll schools in Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam's Lam Dong Province, suspended in-person classes on Friday to ensure safety as storm Kalmaegi hit mainland Vietnam, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
15-year-old student dies after school assault in north-central Vietnam
EducationA 15-year-old student at Thanh Hoa College of Agriculture in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam died on Wednesday after being beaten by a group of schoolmates on campus, according to the victim’s family.
Ho Chi Minh City schools prepare for online learning as storm Kalmaegi nears
Ho Chi Minh CitySchools across Ho Chi Minh City have been instructed to prepare for online learning and suspend outdoor activities if storm Kalmaegi, the 13th to affect the East Vietnam Sea this year, develops into a more serious threat, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Da Nang suspends classes as storm Kalmaegi approaches
EducationAll students across Da Nang City in central Vietnam are allowed to be off school on Thursday afternoon as authorities prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding caused by storm Kalmaegi, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Vietnam’s young minds reach for frontiers of science
EducationTwo young Vietnamese researchers, Nguyen Hai Ly and Le Xuan Hoang, joined roughly 200 young researchers from around the world at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), held from September 14 to 19, in Germany, sharing a common passion for scientific research and a desire to broaden their knowledge beyond borders.
Experts discuss how AI, critical thinking are changing Vietnam’s classrooms
EducationArtificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept for Vietnamese education, as it is happening now. At an online talk hosted by Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper from Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon, leading experts in education and technology shared insights on how AI, new learning models, and English proficiency are reshaping both teaching and learning across Vietnam.
Vietnam to make English compulsory subject from first grade under 20-year plan
EducationVietnam will make English a compulsory subject starting from first grade under a new national education plan aimed at turning the language into the country’s second language by 2045, the government said on Tuesday.
Hanoi plans fee for early drop-offs, late pick-ups at public schools
EducationHanoi authorities are considering allowing public elementary and middle schools to offer supervised care for students outside of regular school hours, with a proposed maximum fee of VND12,000 (US$0.45) per 60 minutes.
Da Nang accelerates construction of 6 border boarding schools worth $57mn
EducationThe People’s Committee of Da Nang City, central Vietnam has ordered an accelerated schedule for the construction of six multi-level boarding schools in border communes, with total funding of VND1.5 trillion ($57 million) from the central government budget.
Da Nang schools allowed to suspend classes due to heavy rain, flooding
EducationLocal authorities and school leaders in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have been granted the authority to decide whether to suspend classes amid forecasts of heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, the municipal Department of Education and Training announced on Sunday.
