Int’l school in Ho Chi Minh City donates over $13,000 to fund for children with cancer
Expat LifeThe parent association of the British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) presented a donation of over VND355.9 million (US$13,682) to the Uoc Mo Cua Thuy (Thuy’s Dream) foundation for children with cancer initiated by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.
Vietnam responds to US halt of student visa interviews worldwide
EducationVietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively working with U.S. authorities to seek clarification on the recent global suspension of new student visa interviews, while expressing hope that the visa process for Vietnamese students will proceed smoothly.
Vietnam tasks 11 institutions with training personnel for 2 nuclear power plants
EducationEleven universities, colleges, and research institutes in Vietnam have been assigned to train 3,900 personnel for two nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan Province by 2035 under a newly approved government project.
All New Zealand public universities offer special support for Vietnamese applicants
EducationEducation New Zealand (ENZ) on Tuesday announced special support policies from all eight of the country’s public universities exclusively for Vietnamese students under Vietnam’s Project 89.
Vietnam short of nearly 120,000 teachers, PM orders urgent hiring
EducationVietnam is facing a shortage of nearly 120,000 teachers across all levels, including around 45,000 kindergarten educators, the education ministry said, prompting the prime minister to demand urgent recruitment measures.
Vietnamese students earn awards at Huawei ICT competition
EducationA Vietnamese delegation comprising nine university students has earned awards in three tracks at the 2024-25 Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in China.
In Vietnam, former Silver Swallow winner finds lifelong passion in education
EducationOnce a rising star on Vietnam’s television screens, Trinh Tuong Van is now quietly shaping the country’s future – one student at a time.
South Australia eyes stronger educational ties with Ho Chi Minh City
EducationGovernor Frances Adamson of South Australia has emphasized the growing potential for multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam’s southern hub Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting education as a central pillar of the bilateral relationship.
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.
