With nothing but AI, woman in central Vietnam learns English to share brocade with the world
Vietnam Life 14:50 31/10/2026By modernizing traditional brocade and teaching herself English with AI, Le Thi Chung Nhi, an ethnic minority woman from central Vietnam, is using online videos to introduce her village, promote local culture and bring traditional handicrafts to international visitors.
University teaching assistants in Vietnam required to have AI, foreign-language skills
Education 16:13 30/10/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training has introduced new requirements for university teaching assistants, including professional qualifications, the ability to apply information technology and artificial intelligence (AI), and foreign-language proficiency.
Ho Chi Minh City schools set up English-only zones for students across all-grade levels
Ho Chi Minh City 21:28 16/10/2026Many schools in Ho Chi Minh City have introduced dedicated English-speaking zones to encourage natural language practice and reduce students’ reliance on electronic devices.
English proficiency among 35,000 Vietnamese teachers not encouraging: ETS executive
Education 13:03 09/10/2026A 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.
Ho Chi Minh City pilots integrated English program at kindergartens
Education 16:23 30/09/2026The 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.
Plan to cut English from Grade 10 exam triggers pushback in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 23:59 26/09/2026Many teachers and students in Ho Chi Minh City have voiced worries over a draft plan to reduce the Grade 10 entrance exam to only math and literature, eliminating English, saying the change could increase pressure and lead students to neglect English.
English may become compulsory subject from grade 1 in Vietnam
Education 15:47 21/08/2026Vietnamese students could begin learning English as a compulsory subject from grade 1 under a draft regulation being reviewed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
Ward in Vietnamese province assesses English skills of rural market vendors
Vietnam News 14:29 09/08/2026Sixty-eight vendors at Tan Thuan Dong Rural Market in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, took part in an English communication skills assessment as part of a program to improve their ability to communicate with visitors, particularly international tourists, according to the ward’s official website.
Using AI among solutions to make English a second language in Vietnam
Education 12:11 08/08/2026Experts proposed a range of solutions to make English a second language in Vietnam, including creating more opportunities for real-life communication, adopting interactive teaching methods, using AI tools to personalize learning, and strengthening cooperation between schools and families, at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.
Young Vietnamese pay around $2 to improve English at speaking clubs
Ho Chi Minh City 16:36 07/08/2026English-speaking clubs in Ho Chi Minh City are attracting students and young professionals seeking affordable opportunities to practice conversation, receive feedback, and build confidence, with most sessions costing VND50,000-100,000 (US$1.9-3.8).
Readers admire British man for teaching little girl on Ho Chi Minh City sidewalk
Ho Chi Minh City 13:33 11/05/2026A British man has received a flood of praise from readers of Tuoi Tre News for a touching act of kindness on a downtown Ho Chi Minh City sidewalk, where he was seen teaching English to a poor little girl who accompanies her mother in selling lottery tickets at night.
What English proficiency tests are really measuring in Vietnam
Education 12:01 01/03/2026The weeks after an English proficiency test often feel suspended. Students move through classes, part-time jobs, and daily routines while quietly tracking when results will be released.
