Universities need mandatory core criteria to ensure accreditation quality: expert

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET)’s Circular No 20/2026/TT-BGDĐT, which regulates accreditation standards for higher education institutions, officially took effect in mid-May 2026. Associate Professor Dr Đỗ Văn Dũng, former rector of the HCM City University of Technology and Education, spoke to VietnamPlus about the core criteria that are necessary to ensure universities meet the quality standards.

Bắc Ninh places people and businesses at the centre

Nguyễn Ngọc Nam, deputy chief of the Bắc Ninh Provincial People's Committee Office and also director of the provincial Public Administrative Service Centre, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Thu Trang about the effectiveness of the delivery of public administrative services in the province.

OP-ED: Controlling power, preventing corruption at the roots

For the first time, the Party issued five regulations on power control and anti-corruption measures covering personnel work; inspection, supervision and Party discipline; investigation, prosecution and judicial activities; lawmaking; and management of public finance and assets.

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