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World Bank to invest $2.5 bn in education for girls

World Bank to invest $2.5 bn in education for girls

US First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday delivered a strong call for more education for women worldwide as the World Bank announced a new $2.5 billion initiative to foster schooling for girls.
University graduates ditch their certificates for vocational training

University graduates ditch their certificates for vocational training

“Working as ‘xe om’, motorbike taxi, each month I earn over VND5 million ($224), if I’m frugal, I have enough to pay for rent, meals and study,” said Nguyen Dinh Duc, who has a bachelor’s degree in economics.
April 21, 2016 | 07:39 pm PT
Bridging the gap: Why are so many education reforms failing?

Bridging the gap: Why are so many education reforms failing?

As parents and students all over Vietnam try to navigate through the ongoing education reform, VnExpress International would like to introduce the solution proposed by Dr. Arran Hamilton from the British Council, who advises against simply adopting models of "successful countries".
May 16, 2016 | 03:18 am PT
Obama to open first American-style private university in Ho Chi Minh City next week

Obama to open first American-style private university in Ho Chi Minh City next week

The Vietnamese government approved the establishment of the Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV) yesterday, the country’s first American-style nonprofit private university. U.S. President Obama is scheduled to open the university next week.
May 16, 2016 | 11:03 pm PT
Vietnam to face teacher surplus crisis by 2020

Vietnam to face teacher surplus crisis by 2020

Although student numbers are increasing at a similar rate to developed countries, Vietnam may still have 70,000 teachers out of work by 2020, said Bui Van Quan, principal of the Hanoi Metropolitan University.
May 18, 2016 | 12:58 am PT
From foes to business partners: two decades of Vietnam - U.S. relations

From foes to business partners: two decades of Vietnam - U.S. relations

Since 1995, when the embargo was abolished, Vietnam and the United States of America have grown to become important trade partners. The U.S. is now Vietnam's second biggest export partner and the number one destination for Vietnamese overseas students.
May 18, 2016 | 08:07 pm PT
Vietnam’s gifted schools: The juvenile war

Vietnam’s gifted schools: The juvenile war

Yesterday, a school for gifted students in Hanoi opened for enrolment and the number of applicants stood at about 10 times the school’s capacity, 480, meaning for each student accepted 10 fail. Though it's not news, these battles have become a standard dinner table discussion.
June 4, 2016 | 12:50 am PT
Two Vietnamese schools make Asia’s top 150 universities

Two Vietnamese schools make Asia’s top 150 universities

Vietnam's national universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have secured places in the top 150 universities in Asia compiled by QS World University Ranking.
June 16, 2016 | 12:52 am PT
Vietnam's migrant workers denied basic services by red tape

Vietnam's migrant workers denied basic services by red tape

Vietnamese rural migrant workers should be allowed to settle permanently in cities and enjoy the same public facilities and services as those with urban household registrations or 'ho khau' do.
June 16, 2016 | 02:37 am PT
Disaster-hit children struggle without school buildings, charity says

Disaster-hit children struggle without school buildings, charity says

From earthquakes in Nepal to flooding in Myanmar, disasters damage or destroy thousands of schools leaving hundreds of thousands of children unable to go to class, yet education is often overlooked in humanitarian responses, a charity said.
June 19, 2016 | 11:00 pm PT
Vietnam steps up efforts to bring overseas experts home

Vietnam steps up efforts to bring overseas experts home

Around 300,000 overseas Vietnamese are active in the fields of science and technology.
August 22, 2016 | 03:00 pm PT
Plastic bag is the new condom? Vietnamese injured after strange safe sex practice

Plastic bag is the new condom? Vietnamese injured after strange safe sex practice

The college students were too shy to buy a condom and paid a hard price.
September 14, 2016 | 02:37 am PT
Elderly Vietnamese man jailed for raping, impregnating child

Elderly Vietnamese man jailed for raping, impregnating child

The 68-year old man recieved the mildest possible sentence for his crime.
September 14, 2016 | 08:17 pm PT
Vietnam school principal faces charges for molesting 11-year-old schoolgirls

Vietnam school principal faces charges for molesting 11-year-old schoolgirls

One of the predator's victims was brave enough to catch him in the act on camera.
September 27, 2016 | 08:09 pm PT
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