Vietnam gov’t orders 100 border boarding schools completed by August
EducationThe Vietnamese government has ordered ministries and local authorities to complete 100 combined elementary and middle boarding schools in border communes before August 30, according to a directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau.
RMIT University Vietnam students visit Tuoi Tre newspaper to explore news production in AI era
EducationStudents from RMIT University Vietnam visited the headquarters of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City this week to learn about world news production, English-language journalism, and newsroom operations in the digital and artificial intelligence era.
All 6 Vietnamese students win medals at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad
EducationAll six Vietnamese students participating in the 20th Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad (APIO), hosted online by Taiwan, won medals, including two golds and four silvers, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training.
Vietnam stands out as key growth market for UK transnational education in East Asia
EducationA new report by the British Council shows that UK transnational education (TNE) continues to expand across East Asia, with Vietnam emerging as a standout growth market, hosting more than 13,000 students in the 2024-25 academic year.
Vietnam prepares team for largest-ever WorldSkills competition
EducationVietnam is preparing competitors in 11 trades for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in September, as authorities train experts and support staff to meet international standards ahead of what organizers expect to be the largest edition of the global vocational skills contest.
Int’l school in Ho Chi Minh City raises nearly $6,800 for children with cancer
EducationThe British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) on Wednesday morning organized an event that raised VND179 million (US$6,793) for the Uoc Mo Cua Thuy (Thuy’s Dream) Foundation for children with cancer initiated by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.
Police in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh warn about students worshipping Kuman Thong dolls to boost academic performance
EducationPolice in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam have warned that some students are buying and worshipping Kuman Thong dolls out of superstitious beliefs that they can bring luck and improve academic performance.
Da Nang schools battle social media addiction among students
EducationSchools in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are experimenting with strict measures to curb students’ reliance on smartphones and social media, as educators warn of rising classroom distractions and conflicts fueled by online platforms.
Google, VNG, Vietnam National University launch Vietnam’s first applied AI laboratory
EducationGoogle, VNG Corporation and Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City on Monday announced the launch of Vietnam’s first Applied AI Lab, aimed at advancing artificial intelligence development and expanding its real-world applications in the country.
From basics to IELTS: Educators outline structured path for young English learners in Vietnam
EducationA live stream hosted in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday afternoon brought together educators and a student to explore a question many Vietnamese parents are grappling with: what is the most effective way for children to learn English and eventually master IELTS?
