Japan grants US$8.2 million to strengthen education in Laos
The project aims to establish an in-service training system by building teacher training centres in nine provinces that currently have no teacher training colleges, namely…
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South Korean with paralysis completes master’s degree using only his eyes
Jang Ik-sun, 37, was diagnosed at age five with the incurable condition that weakens and degenerates muscles, which gradually took away his ability to move. Despite this, he…
Making high school education free: The Japan News
The aim of the envisioned system appears to be to enable students to attend their desired school regardless of their family’s income level, but there are also a number of issues.
Now it’s ‘ghost students’: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently flagged 12 private schools across nine divisions for having nonexistent students participating in the government’s Senior High…
North Korea shows signs of ramping up ChatGPT use
A video released Saturday by a North Korean external propaganda outlet showed scholars in the North learning about ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed…
One year training proposed in only six departments for trainee doctors in Malaysia
The training period was increased to two years in 2007. If the proposals are accepted, the rotation of house officers to anaesthesiology, psychiatric and primary care units would…
Dozens of students get food poisoning after consuming Indonesian government’s free meals
At least two food poisoning incidents linked to the free meals program also occurred last month.
Stop medical standoff: The Korea Herald
It is time to end the protracted medical crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s policy initiative to expand the medical school enrollment quota despite fierce opposition…
Indian university takes action against staff following Nepali student’s death
The university said two security staff had been dismissed, while two senior hostel officials and a senior administrative officer from the International Relations Office were…
Artificial intelligence changing China’s learning landscape
Technology encourages more innovative approaches to education across all levels.