
E-cigarette use rising among Vietnamese teenagers: officials
EducationThe number of Vietnamese teenagers using e-cigarettes has more than doubled in a year, prompting government officials and health experts to call for stronger enforcement and education efforts to curb the trend.

Vietnamese students strike gold at world's toughest chemistry competition
EducationAll four Vietnamese students competing in the 59th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad, known as the world's toughest chemistry competition, secured medals, including two golds and two silvers, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam’s elementary students among SE Asia top in math, reading, writing
EducationVietnamese elementary students continue to rank among the top in Southeast Asia across three core subjects, mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing, according to preliminary assessment results from the 2024 Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) program.

All 8 Vietnamese students win medals at 2025 Asian Physics Olympiad
EducationAll eight members of the Vietnamese team competing at the 2025 Asian Physics Olympiad bagged medals, including three golds, three silvers, and two bronzes, the Ministry of Education and Training announced on Sunday.

Australia, Vietnam drive farming innovation in Central Highlands
EducationVietnam and Australia are working to advance agricultural innovation in the Central Highlands region through the Central Highlands Innovation Cluster in order to build a more resilient, competitive regional industry.

18 schools from New Zealand to offer free STEM lessons to Vietnamese students next weekend
EducationEighteen top educational institutions from Christchurch, New Zealand will offer free STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) lessons to Vietnamese students in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on May 17 and 18, respectively.

Vietnam to offer free full-day schooling for elementary, middle school students from 2025-26 academic year
EducationVietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam has called on the education sector and local authorities to prepare for free full-day schooling at elementary and middle school levels starting from the 2025-26 academic year.

Vietnam int’l school tuition fees near $38,515 for 2025–26 school year
EducationMany international schools in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have announced tuition fee increases for the 2025-26 academic year, with some reaching nearly VND1 billion (US$38,515) per year.

Vietnamese educators emphasize early IELTS learning to build strong English foundations
EducationAs more Vietnamese students look abroad for their education, experts are urging families to introduce English proficiency testing, including the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), from a younger age to better prepare students for academic and cultural integration overseas.

Vietnam aims to teach Japanese from grades 3 to 12 nationwide
EducationVietnam plans to offer Japanese language instruction to students from grades 3 to 12 across the country between 2025 and 2034, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.