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Thailand to pilot the National Credit Bank System to support manpower development and life-long learning
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) has announced the National Credit Bank...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/session%2010_12.jpg)
China eases some Covid restrictions: scraps international flight suspension policy and reduces quarantine period
On Friday (11th November 2022) the Chinese government announced that it was reducing some of its Covid-19 restrictions...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-StudyUK_02299.jpg)
Updates on Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Indonesia Airports
Effective 6 November 2022, passport holders from the following countries can now apply for e-VOA before they depart...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/medium_resolution-Stratford_0381.jpg)
Thailand launches its first interdisciplinary programme
Specifically designed for science undergraduates to gain a business degree.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/HK%20news%209%20Nov.jpg)
38,600 Hongkongers under 18 have applied for Britain’s special BN(O) visa scheme, but most requests come from residents in prime working years
Nearly a third of 142,000 Hongkongers who have applied for BN(O) visa that leads to British citizenship are under 18,...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-India_01444_3.jpg)
India sets out regulations inviting foreign universities and education institutions to set up international branch campuses and education centres
Foreign universities and educational institutions will be able to set up and offer programmes in financial and STEM...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/Malaysia%20CARI.png)
Malaysia’s 15th General Elections
The Election Commission announced that Malaysia will hold its 15th General Elections (GE15) on 19 November 2022.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/session%2010_11.jpg)
China’s 20th Party Congress: Highlights on Education
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China concluded on October 22nd.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/Icon_Finances_Indigo_Blue_RGB.png)
Updated guidelines for German government BAföG (combined loan/grant) allowing one-year PG study in the UK again
The German government has recently updated its guidelines for its flagship combined loan and grant programme, BAföG.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/20221012_130834_Ali%20Murat%20Guclu.jpg)