Vietnam's Education Ministry Faces Nationwide Inspection Amid Textbook Shortages
Vietnam's Communist Party Politburo has established a comprehensive inspection team for education and training, an unusual move amid widespread criticism, particularly concerning textbook shortages, signaling the government's serious approach to systemic issues in the sector.
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