Research activity at the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNU-HCM)
Hanoi (VNA) – As of 2019, Vietnam counted five foreign investeduniversities, 68 private schools and 170 public ones.
The country had more than 500 programmes linked with top universities in theworld.
The foreign direct investment (FDI) in education from August to October 2019reached 97 million USD.
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, especially stock purchasing, inthe field, made up 37 percent of the total FDI in the period.
Troy Griffiths, Deputy Managing Director at Savills Vietnam, said these figuresshowed that overseas investors are interested in cooperation strategies ineducation investment.
The attraction of foreign investment in Vietnam’s education will continue to increasein the coming time, he added.
Last year, eight Vietnamesehigher education institutions were named among Asia’s top 550universities by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British educationcompany.
The Vietnam National University, Ho Chi MinhCity topped Vietnamese institutions, ranking 143rd on the QS AsiaUniversity Rankings 2020.
VNU-HCM is a public university and one of thelargest higher education institutions in Vietnam with eight member colleges and25 affiliated units.
Meanwhile, the Vietnam National University,Hanoi came next at 147th, followed by Ton Duc Thang University, HanoiUniversity of Science and Technology, Can Tho University, Duy Tan University,Hue University and University of Da Nang./.
Private higher education plays an important role in promoting human resource quality, however, policies to develop private universities still face obstacles.
Three teachers who won the Education Exchange 2020 organised by the Department of Information and Technology under the Ministry of Education and Training and Microsoft Vietnam will participate in the 6th annual Education Exchange in Sydney on March 23-26, the organising board has announced.
Many public and private universities throughout the country in the 2020-2021 academic year will launch new majors to meet labour market trends and demands.
Vocational training schools in Vietnam will continue to use curricula transferred from Australia and Germany until the end of 2020 and 2025, respectively, following the Prime Minister’s approval to extend the technical vocational education and training (TVET) reform plan.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
Research activity at the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNU-HCM) 
