English proficiency among 35,000 Vietnamese teachers not encouraging: ETS executive
EducationA survey of 35,000 teachers in six Vietnamese provinces and cities has found their English proficiency to be generally ‘not encouraging,’ according to an executive at the U.S.-based Educational Testing Service (ETS), highlighting the need to improve teachers’ language skills as Vietnam seeks to make English a second language in schools.
Asian countries, including Vietnam, are opening new routes for international student mobility
EducationAs ‘default’ study abroad destinations constantly throw families for a loop with their new policies, discover why international students are turning to emerging education hubs in Asia, and Vietnam specifically, for higher education.
121 Vietnamese scientists named among world’s top 2% in 2026
EducationA 2026 ranking by a Stanford University research group lists 121 scientists in Vietnam from 44 institutions among the world’s top 2 percent based on career-long impact.
Lao student uses Vietnamese to build bridge of friendship
EducationFrom just 12 days of learning Vietnamese, Chanthaphone Kittilat, a Laotian student, has worked tirelessly to master the language, eventually turning it into a bridge connecting young people from the two nations.
Hanoi int’l conference stresses vital role of cooperation in digital education
EducationThe International Conference on Education Cooperation in the Digital Era opened in Hanoi on October 8, bringing together more than 800 delegates from 40 countries and territories.
Vietnamese students in Australia promote innovation, knowledge links
EducationFor the 2026–2028 tenure, the SVAU will continue placing students at the centre of its activities, strengthen its organisation and network, and promote digital transformation and innovation.
Vietnam’s 10 students all win medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
EducationAll 10 Vietnamese students competing at the 2026 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) won medals, including six golds and four silvers.
Singaporean institute opens Ho Chi Minh City office, joining growing list of global education hubs
EducationA Singaporean private education provider has opened its first overseas representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the latest foreign institution to establish a direct presence in the city to tap rising demand for international training.
Ho Chi Minh City school principals allowed to switch classes online in case of flooding
EducationHo Chi Minh City school principals can organize online classes when heavy rain, high tides, and flooding make it unsafe for students to travel to school, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Ho Chi Minh City pilots integrated English program at kindergartens
EducationThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on Wednesday issued a plan to pilot an integrated English education program at kindergartens across the city during the 2026-29 period.
