Vietnam to Treat Textbooks as Essential Goods Amid Shortages
Amidst severe textbook shortages at the start of the new school year, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister has instructed that textbooks be treated as "essential goods," prioritizing stable supply and fair pricing over profit. This follows disruptions in the first year of a unified national curriculum.
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