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…
EDUCATION
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.
Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old renews fears of school violence in Indonesia
A police spokesperson said the victim, identified only as MI, was then instructed to sit on a chair near the classroom wall. Shortly afterward, a classmate identified only as S…
Japan Post to launch initiative selling kids’ books at post offices, beginning in areas affected by 2011 quake
Amid a nationwide decline in local bookshops, the company will leverage the strength of its extensive network of post offices to provide local residents with a space to discover…
Mongolian MP questions USD 223.51 million e-learning plan, amid shortage of over 6,300 teachers
During a plenary parliamentary session with members of the Mongolian People's Party, MP J.Galbadrakh raised concerns about the government's education spending priorities.
Japan’s strategy draft urges creation of hubs of industry, government, academia to promote dual-use tech
Proposing an organic linkage between science, technology and security, the draft outlines a policy for industry, government, and academia to collaborate on the development of…
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party seeking education minister’s ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party have neared two weeks of sit-in protests in New Delhi, backed by a well-known activist who has started a hunger strike supporting demands…
Indonesia former education minister gets 10 years in prison in Chromebook corruption case
The panel of judges said the laptop procurement program, part of Nadiem’s education digitalisation program, had failed to achieve its intended purpose, resulting in US$87.6…
In South Korea, one in 3 new doctorate holders out of work
Entry-level openings shrink as AI reshapes recruitment, universities cut hiring.