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Proposed ban on teachers using relatives to influence extra classes

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Teachers would be required to declare relationships with owners of extra-curricular class facilities and barred from using relatives to influence these activities, to prevent conflicts of interest, according to a new draft from the Ministry of Education.

29-year-old doctor solves "moving sofa" problem after 60 years

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Foreign Trade University to launch numerous technology and artificial intelligence programs

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Even top university international students struggle to find jobs

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20 provinces and cities with the most students admitted to Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

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Van Lang University to admit students using career orientation assessment

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PhDs' nightmare in Boston's biotech capital

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Boston's biotechnology sector, once a lucrative field, is now facing a crisis, pushing many PhDs to seek food assistance or abandon their careers after numerous job rejections.

Over 30 universities announce 2026 admission methods

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Over 30 universities have announced their provisional admission methods for 2026, revealing a clear differentiation in the use of academic transcripts and the rise of competency assessment exams.

Ministry refutes claims of 5th-grade textbook omitting Quang Trung

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Information circulating online that 5th-grade history and geography textbooks only teach about Nguyen Anh, omitting Quang Trung and the Tay Son movement, is "deliberate defamation," according to the Ministry of Education.

Frances Allen: from dairy farm to "Nobel of computing" pioneer

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Frances Allen, who grew up on a farm without electricity, transitioned from milking cows to becoming a tech legend and the first woman to receive the Turing Award, widely known as the "Nobel of computing".

Tuition fees at the 10 best universities in South Korea in 2026

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Tuition fees at South Korea's 10 leading universities range from 2,7-19 million won (50-346 million VND) annually, with the lowest at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology.

6 major changes in the education sector from 2026

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Teachers' salaries to be ranked highest, a return to using one textbook set, and the abolition of junior high school graduation certificates are major changes as amended education laws take effect from 2026.

15 ways to wish a happy new year 2026 in English

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Beyond "happy new year", you can use 15 other English New Year greetings, ranging from formal to joyful, suitable for various occasions.

China bans written exams for grades one and two

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China's Ministry of Education has reduced the number of exams across all grade levels, banning them for grades one and two and abolishing the 10-point grading scale to alleviate academic pressure.

Unusual punishment for late students captivates millions

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Instead of traditional discipline, a teacher in Shandong province asked late male students to perform a dance on the podium, sparking a social media sensation.

Teachers receive Tet bonuses of around 10-14 million VND

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Many localities have distributed Tet bonuses to teachers, with the highest at 14 million VND and a common range of 10-11 million, doubling last year's amount due to the policy being fully applied for the entire year.

500 Ho Chi Minh City schools tighten phone use during breaks

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Over 500 schools will restrict student phone use during break times, starting from january 2026.

Students 'forget' how to read analog clocks after phone ban

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New York students struggle to read analog clocks following a school ban on mobile phones.

Over 4,000 South Korean schools disappear due to student shortages

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Thousands of schools have permanently closed, leaving teachers jobless, as student enrollment declines.

Teacher accused of sexually harassing grade 8 female student at school

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A teacher at Chu Van An Secondary School admitted to "touching a grade 8 female student's sensitive area" while demonstrating movements, and was subsequently struck on the head with a brick by the student's father.

Hanoi adjusts new year's holiday schedule for students

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Students could get a four-day new year's holiday, instead of just one day as previously announced.

Ngoi Sao Hoang Mai School awards 20 full scholarships

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Ngoi Sao Hoang Mai School will hold an ability assessment exam and award full scholarships to 5th and 9th grade students, scheduled for 10/1/2026.

Universities in many countries rarely use 'national' or 'international' in their names

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While some Asian countries set standards for universities to include 'national' or 'international' in their names, Western nations, despite lacking such controls, rarely see institutions adopt these terms.

University 'prices' US$11,000 for students to redeem grades

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Xi'an Institute of Technology and Business is accused of pressuring students to pay US$11,000 (nearly 300 million VND) to 'clean' their transcripts.

First software engineering valedictorian at Military Technical Academy

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Traveling 1,700 kilometers to Hanoi for her studies, Thanh Thoai is among the rare few to achieve excellent grades at the Military Technical Academy, leading the software engineering major.

First ethnic minority valedictorian honored

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A university valedictorian was among nearly 150 outstanding ethnic minority students and youth honored, marking a first in the program's 12-year history.

Nearly 60% of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology students graduate late

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Only about 40-50% of engineering students at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City graduate on time, with the lowest rate observed at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education: Principals can extend Tet holiday to 14 days

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Ho Chi Minh City students' official Tet holiday is 11 days, but principals have the flexibility to extend it to 14 days, according to the Department of Education.

Thousands of teachers owed overtime pay for five years

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Teachers in 38 communes and wards have not received 38,6 billion VND in overtime teaching pay from local authorities over the past five years.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education renamed

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Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) has been renamed Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, following a government decision on 26/12.

Proposal: semiconductor PhD students should not work

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Doctoral candidates in semiconductor microchip fields must study and research full-time at universities, without simultaneously working, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Education and Training.

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