Vietnam asks 1.2 million teens how to create country's own Steve Jobs (opens original article in a new tab)

Vietnam's national high school literature exam included a question about creating its own Steve Jobs, focusing on technology and innovation, alongside literary analysis. Teachers noted the shift towards critical thinking and national development goals.

• The exam asked 1.2 million students how Vietnam could produce innovators like Steve Jobs.
• The reading section included a passage from a 2026 book discussing tech giants and the role of knowledge in progress.
• Teachers emphasized the exam's focus on critical thinking and national development over memorization.