VietNamNet Bridge - A survey of lecturers’ incomes has found that 70 out of 984 lecturers at the HCMC University of Social Sciences and Humanities are paid less than VND4 million a month.

While many universities complain they cannot find enough students, some vocational schools have unexpectedly filled enrollment, though they set relatively high exam score requirements.  

 The Ministry of Education and Training conducted a surprise inspection of the educational establishments in four cities and provinces to review the collection of tuition fees this academic year.

Public education, especially at elementary level, is free in principle as the Government wants to ensure that all children can go to school, and has earmarked sizeable funds for education, estimated at 20% of the country’s annual State budget. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Thi Phuong of Nghia Lo Town in the northern province of Yen Bai, wanted a collection of stories to gift her daughter on her birthday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a quiet corner of Hon Chuoi Island of the southernmost province of Ca Mau, a teacher and students are beginning a new school year, like their peers across the country.