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The latest education market news from our UK and local country staff and from selected external sources, focusing on issues affecting UK education, from changes to higher education policy and student visa procedures, to competitor analysis and media coverage.

ADB raises Bangladesh lending by 60pc

The Asian Development Bank has unveiled a new country strategy for Bangladesh for the next five years in order to help...
South Asia
08/11/2016

Bangladesh GDP Growth crossed 7%

Bangladesh broke its economic growth trap of 6% for the first time since independence as it has already crossed 7
South Asia
08/11/2016

Quality of life at lowest level in Hong Kong since 2003

A study by Chinese University of Hong Kong reveals that the quality of life in Hong Kong is at its lowest since the...
East Asia
08/11/2016

Private high school education in Myanmar: A new market for UK education providers

Since Myanmar’s government ratified the Private School Law five years ago, in December 2011, hundreds of private...
East Asia
01/11/2016

Seven more Chinese provinces set up free trade pilot zones, bringing total to 11

Chinese authorities will set up seven new free trade pilot zones (FTZs) across the country, bringing the total number...
East Asia
31/10/2016

China's Ministry of Education plans art education reform in eight provinces and cities

China's Ministry of Education has recently signed a memorandum for the further development of art education at school...
East Asia
31/10/2016

New measures for the private education sector in Singapore

Synopsis and analysis by Susan Tan, Marketing Services Manager, British Council Singapore
East Asia
31/10/2016

Adec to direct scholarships towards students pursuing in-demand careers

Abu Dhabi Education Council is offering scholarships only for students studying fields in demand by the private and...
Middle East & Africa
30/10/2016

Malaysia Budget 2017 presents good and bad news for the education sector

The Malaysian federal budget 2017 presented last week revealed both good and bad news for the education sector.
East Asia
27/10/2016

Dahshah makers - (Short film)

The King Salman Center for Youth announced a competition "Dahshah makers ",  to enable and highlight the skills of  ...
Middle East & Africa
27/10/2016

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