A scientific and educational forum themed “Russia–Viet Nam: 75 Years of Cooperation,” held from December 11 to 13, officially launched the Russia–Viet Nam Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation 2026.

To fundamentally and comprehensively reform education and training, Party committees and the political system at all levels have expressed the strong determination and taken concrete action in recent years, with priority given to areas facing extreme difficulties, ethnic minority-inhabited areas, border regions, islands, and policy beneficiaries.

Viet Nam is shaping a new development architecture grounded in the Party’s breakthrough resolutions. In this context, how to effectively address fundamental issues in healthcare and education, bringing together resources into a unified ecosystem that nurtures a comprehensively developed generation of citizens, was a subject of deep concern for the National Assembly during its 10th session.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on December 3 presented a government report on the implementation of 16 resolutions of the National Assembly (NA) in the 14th and 15th terms related to thematic supervision and questioning activities at the legislature's 10 session.

Lawmakers on November 25 morning continued discussions at the tenth session of the National Assembly (NA) on the proposed investment policy for the 2026–2035 national target programme on modernising and improving the quality of education and training, which is expected to mobilise around 580.13 trillion VND (nearly 22 billion USD).

The policy of investing in the construction of boarding schools in border communes is a major decision of profound political, social and humanitarian significance, reflecting the special attention of the Party and the State towards people living in the border regions of the nation, especially teachers and pupils.

More than a year after upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024, Viet Nam and Australia have seen robust, wide-ranging progress across economic, trade, education, defence, security, digital transformation and sustainable development cooperation.

The National Assembly on November 17 heard the Government’s proposals and verification reports on two draft resolutions regarding education and health care, as part of its 10th session.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with outstanding education administrators, lecturers and teachers nationwide on November 15 on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20, 1982 – 2025).

On November 13, Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi (VNU) held a conference to contribute feedback on the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, reflecting the responsibility, intellect, and dedication of the nation’s intellectual community in providing input for the vision, goals, and strategic policies for national development.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 13 approved a Resolution on Viet Nam’s socio-economic development plan for 2026, setting 15 major targets, including the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 10% or higher.

The Ha Noi Department of Education and Training held a ceremony to honour outstanding teachers and exemplary collectives in 2025, marking the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20).

The People’s Committee of Quang Tri province, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on October 28 broke ground on a social protection and rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Nam Dong Ha ward.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 16 attended the ground-breaking ceremony for Tay Giang Boarding and Semi-boarding School for Primary and Secondary Students in the central city of Da Nang's Tay Giang commune which borders Laos.

A photo exhibition showcasing Viet Nam's contributions as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened on October 13 at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The leaders of Western Australia have expressed appreciation for and commitment to strengthening cooperation with Viet Nam, highlighting shared opportunities in trade, education, tourism, and energy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the education sector to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by Storm Matmo (Storm No. 11) in order to support recovery efforts and ensure that students can return to school as soon as possible.

The 17th Congress of the Party Organisation of Hue city concluded on October 4, after successfully adopting key targets and electing new leadership for the 2025–2030 tenure.

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over a meeting on implementing the Politburo's Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development in Ha Noi on September 9.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed satisfaction with the positive results of bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, investment, defence, education, health care, and labour cooperation.