Vietnam Teachers Seek Lower Retirement Age: Ministries Respond Cautiously
Following a proposal from voters in Da Nang City, the debate over lowering the retirement age for Vietnamese teachers is ongoing. The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Training have withheld specific comments, indicating a cautious stance.
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