The Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) has established itself as a regional pioneer in educational governance, with its newly updated quality assurance framework formally recognised and shared as a good practice across Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national team won two gold medals and four silver medals at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad (APIO), ranking second overall alongside Japan and maintaining its leading position in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of Education and Training said on May 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU) must not only remain the country’s leading university but also evolve into a major center for innovation, bringing together top scientists, technology experts and talents to solve Vietnam’s strategic national challenges.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae delivered a keynote policy speech at the Vietnam National University (VNU)-Hanoi on May 2, conveying a strong message about the future of the Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and announcing important updates to Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) Vision.

The Vietnam–Russia Economic Forum 2026 (VREF 2026), themed “Unleashing internal strength in the new era,” took place in Hanoi on April 8 in a hybrid format.

Five out of twelve Vietnamese universities have risen in the latest QS sustainability rankings, with Hue University making the most dramatic progress, jumping more than 700 places.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has 25 universities included in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2026, an increase of 11 institutions from last year.

VOV.VN - The 2025 KOREA X VIETNAM Traditional Musical Exchange Concert (Koviet Sinawi) opened at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 10, drawing students and young audiences eager to experience and learn about Korea’s traditional music and culture.

VOV.VN - The University of Economics under Vietnam National University, Hanoi on October 3 hosted the Vietnam-Japan Forum 2025 under the theme “Vietnam–Japan partnership: Collaboration and Development in a Changing Global Context,” marking the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations and two years since Vietnam and Japan elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam National University - Hanoi (VNU) and China’s Tsinghua University have signed a memorandum of understanding on co-founding the Vietnam – China university network and another affirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation in digital education.