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Hanoi official questions school construction amid declining birth rates

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Hanoi needs to reassess school construction, such as building two or three primary and lower secondary schools in one ward/commune, as birth rates have declined in many areas, potentially leading to waste, according to the standing deputy secretary of the city's Party Committee.

Combating the Freshers' Flu

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I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for university and caught the flu a week later, experiencing symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches. Why did this happen? (Quynh Lam, 18, Hai Phong)

Khanh Hoa students to wear standard uniforms

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Schools in Khanh Hoa are no longer allowed to create their own uniforms. Approximately 440,000 students will wear standard dark blue pants or skirts and white shirts to ease the financial burden on parents.

High-scoring students flock to vocational schools in China

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Vocational college and bachelor's programs are setting record-high admission standards, surpassing many well-known universities, as students prioritize job prospects over prestige.

Specialized high school students in Ninh Binh to receive monthly stipends

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Students at Le Hong Phong, Luong Van Tuy, and Bien Hoa specialized high schools will receive monthly stipends of 1.6-2.4 million VND, along with scholarships of 0.9-1.3 million VND.

Police rescue two students from 'online kidnapping' in a single day

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Two students in Ho Chi Minh City were threatened and forced into self-isolation in hotel rooms after receiving calls from criminals impersonating police officers. Their families were extorted for 600 million VND.

Ho Chi Minh City police establish special unit to combat "online kidnappings"

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Following a series of online kidnappings targeting students across Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City police have formed a specialized unit to swiftly investigate and address these crimes.

11th-grade student ranks in top 7 at international biology olympiad

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Nguyen Luong Thai Duy, an 11th-grade student from Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, won the only gold medal for Vietnam at the International Biology Olympiad, placing in the top 7 out of nearly 300 contestants.

Vietnam returns to the top 10 at the International Mathematical Olympiad

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With two gold medals, three silver, and one bronze, Vietnam ranked 9th out of 110 countries and territories participating in the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), rising more than 20 places compared to last year.

Two new Hanoi high schools to enroll 900 students

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Two newly established high schools, Do Muoi and Phuc Thinh, will enroll 900 10th-grade students regardless of residential area.

Over 600 nationally awarded students gain direct admission to the Foreign Trade University

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627 students with national awards have been granted direct admission to the Foreign Trade University (FTU), a 10% increase compared to last year.

High school graduation exam: final day brings mixed emotions

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Over 1.14 million students under the new curriculum tackled two out of nine elective subjects on Tuesday morning, June 27. Many felt anxious after a challenging math exam the previous day.

5 tips to help students reduce exam stress and anxiety

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To reduce exam stress, students need a reasonable study plan, a scientific diet, physical activity, enough sleep, and emotional support from family and school.

4 ways to boost student well-being during exam season

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To achieve optimal results on the high school graduation exam, students need a balanced diet, regular rest, physical activity, and a relaxed mindset, along with family support.