Documentary on digital transformation in education won a short film contest

VietnamNews - Sep 18, 2026

The event was among activities marking the 950th anniversary of Quốc Tử Giám (1076–2026), a special symbol of the Vietnamese tradition of learning, respect for teachers and talent.

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