The final attracted 248 outstanding contestants from 24 provinces and cities across Vietnam.

Bac Ninh students compete in the final round of the 2026 National Young Informatics Contest.

Held annually, the contest provides a platform for children and young people passionate about information technology, while helping identify and nurture young talent in science and technology.

A new feature of this year's contest was the inclusion of mathematical reasoning and algorithmic thinking in the official competition categories.

The organisers also encouraged contestants to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based products to address challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture and daily life.

At the end of the contest, the organisers awarded nine first prizes, 28 second prizes, 56 third prizes and 91 consolation prizes.

Bac Ninh students won three third prizes, including Tran Manh Tung Minh, a student of class 9A1 in the 2025-2026 academic year at Nham Bien No. 1 Secondary School in Yen Dung Ward; and Tran Minh Dat and Luu Bao An, both from class 5A in the 2025-2026 academic year at Thuan Thanh No. 1 Primary School in Thuan Thanh Ward.

Four other Bac Ninh students received consolation prizes.

Top leader inspects key transport, education infrastructure projects in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam stressed that education should aim at comprehensive development, with schools meeting required standards and balancing academic studies with arts, sports and foreign languages to create an enjoyable learning environment.

Vietnam, US enhance cooperation in education - training

Affirming that Vietnam regards the US as one of its top strategic partners, Vice President of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh said Vietnam wishes to further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the US in a substantive and in-depth manner on the basis of respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political systems.

Education ministry reveals plan to develop elite universities

​A group of 25-30 key institutions will be responsible for training skilled workers that will provide leadership in their respective regions and sectors. The remaining institutions will focus on practical, career-oriented training.

Students across Vietnam begin 2026–2027 academic year

This milestone school year marks a pivotal transition from laying the groundwork for reform to delivering substantive changes as the country pushes ahead with implementing Politburo Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development.

19 outstanding Bac Ninh’s students awarded 2026 Vallet Scholarships

BAC NINH- On August 24, the Meet Vietnam Association held a ceremony in Hanoi to award the 2026 Vallet scholarships for outstanding students in northern Vietnam including 19 students from Bac Ninh province.

Bac Ninh’s students win gold and silver medals at World Robot Contest Finals

BAC NINH- The World Robot Contest Final (WRCF) took place from August 19 to 23 in China’ Beijing. Bac Ninh province participated in this contest with 2 teams comprising 4 students. Finally, the team in the secondary school category won a gold medal while the other in the primary school category won a silver medal.