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Science, Technology and Innovation Development Strategy in Viet Nam by 2030
The Vietnamese Prime Minister signed the Decision 569/QD-TTg in 2022 to promulgate the Development Strategy in Science...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/blog_header_image_students.jpg)
China ends its temporary recognition of distance-learning qualifications
On 28 January 2023, the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) – China’s international qualification...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-StudyUK_04291_0.jpg)
Indonesia passes new Criminal Code and what it means for foreign visitors
After decades of debating, drafting and redrafting, Indonesia parliament passed new Criminal Code in December 2022...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-Thailand_00916%20%281%29.jpg)
New policy on acquiring a higher academic rank in Thailand to reward academics through practical contribution
The Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) established a policy that enables HE...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/EU%20country%20learning%20session.jpg)
EU country learning sessions for colleagues at international offices: GREECE
The British Council EU Higher Education team invites representatives from UK higher education institution international...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/session%2010_20.jpg)
China to lift most Covid travel restrictions from 8 January 2023
China on 26 December 2022 announced plans to downgrade Covid-19 from top-level Category A to less-strict Category B in...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-Thailand_00839.jpg)
Employment Sectors on the Rise in Thailand
Two recent studies reveal some of the jobs expected to be in high demand in Thailand during 2023.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/HK%20image_1.jpg)
Hong Kong drops curbs on incoming travellers and scraps COVID app
People in Hong Kong will no longer have to use the LeaveHomeSafe app to scan QR codes before entering restaurants and...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/session%2010_17.jpg)
China COVID-19 policy updates – What’s new?
China has started to rapidly shift away from its “dynamic zero-Covid” policy. Just a few weeks ago, there were large...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/pexels-thilipen-rave-kumar-1625603.jpg)