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.
Out of reach: The Statesman
In today’s India, education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity ~ it is an increasingly unaffordable commodity.
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.
Japan’s Nagoya to look into 12,000 teachers following arrests over secret photography
A male teacher from Nagoya and another from Yokohama were arrested for allegedly sharing indecent images and videos, including those of girls’ underwear, in a social media chat…
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.