Hong Kong sees boom in learning Mandarin
The number of people in Hong Kong who consider Mandarin to be their main language has increased from 60,000 in 2006 to 130,000 in 2016.
EDUCATION
Better education being provided for China’s ethnic groups
From 2012 to 2021, the central government invested some 215 billion yuan ($32 billion) in education in Tibet.
Campus life resumes as pandemic wanes in Beijing
Students from primary to high school in Beijing have resumed their campus lives from June 27 as the latest wave of the Covid-19 epidemic dwindles in the city.
Bangladesh floods take heavy toll on education
Classroom activities were suspended at 4,000 primary and 917 secondary schools and were partially affected in 102 secondary schools in 18 districts till July 3.
Philippines ready for face-to-face classes despite rise in Covid-19 cases
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire encouraged parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated before the conduct of in-person classes to protect them.
Chadchart denies ganja-free school policy at odds with government
The city administration's ganja-free school policy is aimed at protecting students, he said.
Concerns raised about language skills of Southeast Asians coming to work in Japan
Usually, trainees study Japanese several months before they travel to Japan through organizations accredited by the governments of the respective countries.
Pandemic ‘opportunity to enact reforms’: Cambodia education minister
The goal is to resume educational activities on the same scale as prior to the pandemic but with safety considerations taken into account, according to ministry spokesperson.
Hong Kong attractive destination for mainland, overseas students: Education chief
The education chief said the government has introduced measures to facilitate non-local students' integration into the local campus life, which will promote exchange among all…
Blind candidates offered equal opportunity in gaokao
Visually-impaired candidates don't enjoy extra points on their exam scores and compete on a level playing field with sighted students.