Vietnam’s 2026 education reforms aim to boost FDI and workforce transformation.

  • On December 10, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved major amendments to the Law on Education, Law on Vocational Education, and Law on Higher Education, effective January 1, 2026.
  • The reforms modernise regulatory frameworks across general, vocational, and higher education, aligning the sector with digitalisation and innovation-driven growth priorities.
  • By strengthening quality standards and institutional governance, the new framework enhances Vietnam’s attractiveness for foreign direct investment (FDI) in education and skills development.
  • The changes support long-term workforce competitiveness, reinforcing Vietnam’s strategy to integrate deeper into global value chains and high-tech industries