The education sector enters the 2026–2027 academic year tasked with translating numerous newly issued policy decisions into practice. Each classroom and school will serve as a testing ground for the effectiveness of reform, spanning teaching quality to learners’ development opportunities.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift from an “education management” mindset to “education development governance”, stressing that education must stay ahead of demand in preparing high-quality human resources for Viet Nam’s next stage of development.

Despite ongoing socio-economic hardship, the education sector of Ia Dom Commune in Gia Lai Province is gradually flourishing thanks to the concerted efforts of local authorities, schools, parents and the wider community. Each day brings new and commendable results.

In Ha Noi on October 24, the Australia–Viet Nam Cooperation Workshop on Promoting Digital Transformation in Education attracted a large number of domestic and international delegates. The event was part of a three-day visit to Viet Nam (October 22–24) organised by the Australian Government’s Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

As part of the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, deputies on October 22 morning listened to proposals and verification reports on three draft laws concerning the education sector, which were later discussed in group sessions in the afternoon.

The Politburo has issued Resolution No.71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development, emphasising the need for a unified set of textbooks nationwide and by 2030, textbooks will be provided free of charge to all students.

Party General Secretary To Lam, together with other leaders of the Party and State, attended the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s education sector and the opening of the 2025–2026 academic year in Ha Noi on September 5.

Party General Secretary To Lam addressed a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the education sector and the start of 2025-2026 school year in Hanoi on September 5, outlining a series of tasks for a modern education.

Rather than chasing marks or titles, a new generation of students is growing up with a mindset of learning to understand, learning out of passion. They are living proof of the positive changes in Viet Nam’s education system, while also posing a continuing challenge for reform and innovation within the sector.