Bangladeshi television show battling stigma about menstrual health
Billed as Bangladesh’s first television programme dedicated exclusively to periods, 'Moner Kotha by SOFY' aims to create a safe and welcoming platform where menstrual health can…
EDUCATION
Border boarding schools help strengthen Vietnam’s ties with neighbouring countries
The schools are also expected to help promote exchanges and cooperation among border localities, as well as between Việt Nam and neighbouring countries.
Information education, media literacy set to get more class time at elementary, junior high schools in Japan
The wide use of social media and rapid development of artificial intelligence has led to problems including the spread of misinformation. Japan's education ministry aims to…
Why Bangladesh’s children are in school but not learning
At a time when artificial intelligence, automation, and other technological advances are reshaping labour markets, and countries are seeking to build knowledge-based economies,…
Foreign graduates in South Korea see bigger paychecks
Study finds higher earnings, continued study are key factors for international students.
First K-culture master’s degree to be awarded to Filipino student
Abigail Jazmine Llamo, 29, recently passed her thesis defense for the university’s master’s program in K-Culture and Entertainment and is awaiting final approval for…
No pork, more talk: School lunches in South Korea face diversity test
Sookmyung Women's University study calls for standardized meal guidelines, inclusive menus and more communicaiton with family as Korea's classrooms diversify.
Mongolian students participate Junior Geological Olympiad in Russia
The rigorous Olympiad tested young scientists primarily in the fields of geophysics and mineralogy. In the overall team results, the "Kuzbass" team from Russia’s Kemerovo region…
Nepal education minister’s actions kicked up a lot of dust in the sector, clear picture yet to emerge
Sasmit Pokharel’s tenure has seen faster exam results, policy moves and curriculum reforms, but critics say weak coordination, contested decisions and limited progress on…
Bhutanese education minister calls for social media ban for children under 16
Last month, six students were suspended after videos of student fights circulated widely on social media, triggering investigations by the police and education authorities.