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Job changes not benefit young people without strategic thinking

Young workers born between 1997 and 2004 are seen by many experts as being creative, adaptable and technological savvy. But they also encounter a lot of prejudices and are sometimes considered impatient, having big egos and lacking discipline.

Student exchange is key to digital workforce global capability

By promoting internship and international exchange programs, the Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) aims to improve students’ capabilities, helping them join the international labor market.

Local students win second prize at international science and engineering fair

A project submitted by Vietnamese students won second prize at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) Grand Awards, the highest prize won by the nation over the past 12 years.

Winners of 53rd UPU letter-writing contest announced

A ceremony was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on May 17 to announce and honour the winners of the 53rd Universal Postal Union (UPU) letter-writing competition for young people.

Who leaked the answers to math Olympiad questions?

After the 20th Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS) finished on April 20 in Vietnam, some students and parents said that the competition’s questions appeared to be published beforehand.

Vietnamese students honoured at world’s largest robotic competition

The Vietnamese student team have won a total of six prizes at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2024.

Ministry discovers over 56,000 unauthorised IELTS certificates issued in VN

The ministry has called upon the company to review and take appropriate action regarding the unauthorised certificates.

Ninth grade student wins national UPU letter writing competition 2024

A ninth-grade student from Da Nang won first prize at the Universal Postal Union (UPU)’s 53rd International Letter Writing Competition in Vietnam after sharing how to bring happiness to children.

As June nears, students prepare for public high school entrance exams

Analysts have warned that entrance exams to public high schools this year will be more competitive because of the higher number of examinees and higher competition ratios.

Times Higher Education honours six Vietnamese universities

Vietnam has six representatives out of a total of 739 institutions from 31 countries and territories in Asia honoured by Times Higher Education in the Asia University Rankings 2024.

International schools’ reliance on parents' capital contributions poses risks

Many international schools in Vietnam are operating with capital mobilized from parents. The model attracts many parents, but also poses risks.

Children study with private tutors prior to school, seek entry in top schools

The race to enroll children in star schools in Hanoi is as stiff as the competition to enter university.

STEM education vital for development of preschoolers

Kindergartens are proactively integrating STEM in their curriculum to foster students’ holistic development through experiential activities and interdisciplinary learning.

Street cleaners inspire student to choose major at top-tier US university

Vo Nguyen Gia Minh, a 12th grader in Hanoi, has decided to study environmental science, hoping that she will be able to help Vietnam become greener.

Student part-time work: finding the right balance

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs suggests that students of working age can work part-time, but no more than 20 hours per week during academic terms and 48 hours per week during breaks.

Head of American International School Vietnam banned from leaving VN

Nguyen Thi Ut Em, the head of the American International School Vietnam (AISVN)'s council in HCM City, has been banned from leaving the country due to personal income tax debts, announced the municipal People’s Committee.

Vietnamese student team makes final round of The Earth Prize

CocoMellow, a team of students from Việt Nam, was announced as one of the 10 finalists for The Earth Prize with their design for eco-diapers made from coconut coir and banana fibres.

Hanoi 11th grader wins place at 'virtual' securities investor contest in US

Within one month of making transactions on a virtual stock market, Do Thai Toan raised his assets from $1 million to $7.5 million.

Parents of intl school's students hope to take over school management

Parents of students at the American International School Việt Nam (AISVN) in HCM City do not want to transfer their children to another school.

Vietnamese student gets top score for math at international competition

A male student from HCM City has obtained the highest score at an international competition for primary school students.