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Sri Lanka launches Techno City

Moving towards becoming a technology hub in the region, Sri Lanka has inaugurated the first phase of the Techno City; a...
South Asia
Sri Lanka
03/10/2016

University of Colombo climbs 146 places in webometrics ranking

The University of Colombo has improved its position climbing 146 positions in the recent Webometric ranking web of un
South Asia
Sri Lanka
03/10/2016

China designates 28 mass entrepreneurship and innovation demonstration bases including 4 Higher Education Institutions

In a circular published by China’s State Council in May, an initial total of 28 districts, companies and higher...
East Asia
China
30/09/2016

Chinese Education Minister discusses higher education development over the last five years; 36.5 million students received higher education in 2015

China's Education Minister Chen Baosheng recently announced a report on HE progress and reform over the previous Five...
East Asia
China
30/09/2016

Agents reporting Japanese over 50s seeking study abroad opportunities for improving English skills

Major study abroad agents in Japan have recently seen an expansion of the study abroad market for Japanese older adults...
East Asia
Japan
30/09/2016

‘Internet to be career driver by 2020’ for Bangladeshi youth

Six-nation online survey reveals Asia’s youth are ‘excited’ about future digital job prospects but still prioritise...
South Asia
Bangladesh
28/09/2016

Malaysia: Update your TNE and scholarship listings

The British Council Malaysia is currently updating both our TNE and Scholarship listings.  These will be featured on...
East Asia
Malaysia
28/09/2016

India’s education technology market to gain popularity amongst students in Tier II and III cities

A recent report by a consulting firm highlights that India’s online supplemental education market is expected to be...
South Asia
India
26/09/2016

Maharashtra to participate in PISA to improve state education

The government in its constant endeavour to improve secondary education provided t
South Asia
India
26/09/2016

Higher Education is Required to Resolve the Shortage of Engineers in Indonesia

Indonesia Ministry of Public Works and Housing to collaborate with Indonesia Ministry of Research, Technology and...
East Asia
Indonesia
26/09/2016

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