South Korea to inject 11.2 trillion won into higher, lifelong education
From earlier this year, the ministry has been lifting restrictions on universities, such as student quotas and faculty qualifications.
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Criminals face ban in China’s education industry
People working in the education industry who commit violent crimes against children, such as sexual assault or abuse, will be banned for life from working in the sector in China.
Chinese universities climb world rankings
It is the first time that China had more universities in the rankings than the US. However, the majority of US universities appear in the top half of the rankings, including eight…
More mainland higher education institutions to take Hong Kong students
China's education bureau encouraged students to pursue further studies on the mainland through the scheme and seize the opportunity to learn about the country.
Creative question paper: Over one in 3 Bangladesh teachers out of their depth
Some believe that teachers buy questions from teachers' associations when preparing examination questions, defying government orders.
Retired teacher helps illiterate adults via livestreaming
The 73-year-old Yang Weiyun had been a Chinese teacher in an elementary school for 30 years.
Varsity rankings show Malaysia has one of Asia’s strongest higher education systems
Malaysia boasts one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan international student cohorts, indicating it is an attractive study destination.
China’s scientists take to cyberspace in force
In recent years, the range of knowledge offered on short-video platforms has increased, with many researchers leaving their laboratories to present science programs.
Bangladesh in a race against time to print free textbooks for students
Factors such as high paper prices, load shedding, and delay in work orders have hampered printing in time for distribution to students on Jan 1, the first day of the academic year.
Optional masking in class raises Covid-19 infection fears in Philippines
The Department of Health stressed the need for “proper assessment of when to wear masks” to prevent further virus transmission.