South Korean universities ramp up global recruitment as US tightens visa
Moves are designed to allow students — particularly those forced to pause their US studies— to continue their academic careers in Korea without interruption.
EDUCATION
Bhutanese students with disabilities struggle for access to higher education
Despite growing efforts to promote inclusive education in Bhutan, students with disabilities continue to face major barriers in pursuing higher education.
Laos steps up life skills education for gender equality
Flag-raising ceremonies and celebratory events were held across Hong Kong on Tuesday morning as the special administrative region marked the 28th anniversary of its return to the…
Hanoi police launch criminal probe into national exam paper leak
Police have launched an investigation after photographs of a high school exam were uploaded to an AI app, StudyX, as the test was still underway. It is understood that the image…
Foreign students eager to stay, work in South Korea
Major conglomerates are eyeing international students for global operations.
Is AI cheating on the rise? Few cases reported by Singapore universities, but experts warn of risks
Singapore universities grapple with AI in education, with some students penalised for misuse, sparking debate about academic integrity and AI's role in learning.
Debut of Indonesia’s new school admissions system marred with problems
Observers are blaming technical glitches and fraudulent acts marring this year’s school admissions process on a lack of preparation from education authorities.
The long walk to school in this Nepali village
Children from a Baglung village walk up to six hours daily through treacherous mountain trails to attend school. Officials plan a municipal hostel to ease the students’ plight.
More than 1.15 million sit for Vietnam’s first national exam under new curriculum
This year’s exam is the first national high school graduation exam held under the new 2018 general education curriculum, which emphasises competency, flexibility and real-life…
In Nepal’s Karnali, menstruation no longer keeps schoolgirls at home
All local units in the province now distribute free pads, but many schools still lack clean toilets, running water, and adequate supply of quality pads.