Vietnam: Teacher title regulations and Catholic Church updates

The Long Binh Ward People's Committee addressed inquiries regarding the appointment of professional titles for teachers. The response clarified that appointments are governed by Decree No. 259/2026/ND-CP for current processes, while appointments prior to July 1, 2026, follow Decree No. 115/2020/ND-CP and its subsequent amendments.

In religious news, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Vietnam reported on various activities across several dioceses. Key events include the second annual meeting of the Bishops' Conference in the Thai Binh Diocese scheduled for late September 2026. Other regional updates include priest training in Bac Ninh and Vinh, the establishment of My Hoa Parish in Ha Tinh, and the commencement of the 2026–2027 academic year at the Saint Thomas Seminary in Ba Ria and Saint Joseph Major Seminary in Hanoi.