8th five-year plan: Health, education got way less than outlined
Less budgetary allocation for health and education can lead to substandard healthcare and human resource development and also increases out-of-pocket expenditure.
Education
Blood lead levels in children: USAID announces $1.1m for survey in Bangladesh
Lead exposure may account for upwards of one fifth of the educational gap between rich and poor countries, and creates at least a $1 trillion drag on the global economy.
Navigating the social media maze: A collaborative journey through women’s struggles
Recent negative episodes of migrant workers misled by deceptive causes underscore the importance of digital literacy and awareness. Reflecting on these incidents serves as a call…
Children learn to eat vegetables by growing them
Youngsters at the Japan International School in Hanoi farm in a vegetable garden on the roof. This not only teaches them the importance of agricultural, but also gets them to eat…
Seoul vs. the rest: University pyramid crumbling at the bottom
Even before graduation, students flocked to private cram schools that help students prepare to retake the Suenung, the national exam that plays a key role in university admissions.
Low enrollment, high dropout rates mar Achham campuses
“Many people are discouraged from pursuing bachelor’s level because it takes four years to complete the course. Lack of job guarantee further discourages students from…
Cambodia, Cuba laud bilateral relations, medical cooperation
Ambassador Barrios reaffirmed Cuba’s strong commitment to continue its cooperation with the health ministry, most notably through the provision of scholarships for general…
China’s youth prioritise job security over higher studies
This year's postgraduate studies entrance exam saw the number of applicants fall by 7.6 per cent year-on-year to 4.38 million, the first drop in nine years, according to figures…
Transport infrastructure construction poised to drive Vietnam’s economic growth
Economists explained that transport infrastructure has a large spillover effect, with investment of 1 Vietnamese dong yielding returns of 1.25 - 1.4 Vietnamese dong and impacting…
Korean schools becoming more diverse
In line with the change in educational institutions, the Seoul education office said it would continue to heed enhancing support to help multicultural students and their families…