Vietnam Education Forum opens UK Education Mission s Hanoi visit
Hundreds of senior government officials policymakers leading academics and industry executives from Vietnam and the United Kingdom gathered at the 2026 Vietnam Education Forum in Hanoi to discuss elevating standards and shaping the future of learning in Vietnam
On October 6, the Vietnam Education Forum (VEF 2026) opened with a UK Education Mission visit to Hanoi. The forum facilitated strategic dialogue and featured plenary sessions and breakout symposia, focusing on Vietnam's educational reforms, quality accreditation, and workforce upskilling. British Ambassador Iain Frew highlighted the importance of education in their partnership, emphasizing the upcoming visit of Baroness Smith and UK International Education Champion Sir Steve Smith.
The forum discussed Vietnam's national quality agenda, international education trends, and workforce development for sectors like semiconductors, AI, and healthcare. Panelists explored educational internationalization's challenges and strategies for enhancing graduate employability. Chris Jeffery, BritCham Education Working Group chair, noted the partnership's scope from early education to higher learning.
Paul Bennett, British University Vietnam's chief marketing officer, stressed the need for universities to focus on career readiness alongside academic knowledge. The forum reinforced its role as a bilateral nexus, connecting governments, institutions, and industry to strengthen the educational partnership between Vietnam and the UK.
The event also launched the International Education Collaboration in the Digital Era & EdTech Expo 2026, featuring a UK Pavilion and showcasing innovative EdTech solutions to foster a digital educational ecosystem.
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