VOV.VN - Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, has added Vietnam’s signature noodle dish phở (Vietnamese noodle soup) to its campus lunch menu as part of a programme encouraging students to explore international cuisines and food cultures.

After nearly a year in operation, the Russia – Vietnam Cultural Centre at the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia has steadily expanded its activities and emerged as a trusted hub for cultural promotion projects, opening up new academic and career pathways linked to Vietnam for Russian students.

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 - Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026, a student contest focusing on technology-driven solutions for sustainable development, has attracted strong regional interest, drawing 439 teams and 1,439 contestants from 22 countries and territories after just over one month since its launch.

A seminar titled “Vietnam Economic Day” was held on May 18 at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics as part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg.

Building a world-class university requires not only a long academic tradition but also strong scientific and technological capacity, according to Professor, Doctor of Science Nguyen Dinh Duc, former Chairman of the University of Engineering and Technology under Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi).​

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.

As part of the state visit to India by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Politburo member Nguyen Duy Ngoc has held working sessions with leaders of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese researcher Hoang Trong Nghia has been awarded the prestigious CAREER Award by the National Science Foundation, one of the most competitive honours for early career scientists in the United States.

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.