Education
Study in Cebu: Japan-run English school in Philippines thrives
QQ English offers online and person-to-person teaching, from one day at a time
Education
Caixin
China's primary schools squeezed as 'two-child' policy raises enrollments
In Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, lack of public school capacity now common
Japan immigration
Foreign students in Japan face big hurdles entering public high schools
Despite government guidance, many institutions offer no help with entrance exams
Politics
Tokyo to offer monthly stipend to help defray schooling costs
Gov. Koike says education more costly than national average in capital
Education
Gakken to expand 'noncognitive' education in Asia, Middle East
Turkish and Chinese units to provide class services on scientific experiments
China tech
China dims hopes of lighter touch on education companies
Beijing reiterates ban on for-profit tutoring but softens tone toward tech players
Education
Japan cram school spending surges to record highs amid pandemic
Parents rush to get children into private institutions that offer remote learning
DealStreetAsia
Australia's Heal Partners seeks up to $500m for new fund
Investment firm specializes in health care, education and lifestyle sectors
Japan immigration
Japan to introduce certification for Japanese-language teachers
Instructors will need to have qualifications to teach international students
Politics
Hong Kong under pressure to use standard Chinese language
Over half of Hong Kongers now can speak Mandarin as economic dependence grows
Opinion
Skill shortage threatens Asia's 'future food' ambitions
Region lacks adequate training programs for alternative protein production
DealStreetAsia
India's Byju's looks to renegotiate $1.2bn loan amid steep losses
Online education startup has been under spotlight over financial losses, job cuts
DealStreetAsia
KKR-backed EQuest takes controlling stake in Vietnam school operator
Khoi Nguyen Education runs bilingual schools in Southeast Asian nation
Opinion
India should bring online classes to order
Regulation needed to curb abuses, but New Delhi should not go as far as Beijing
Education
U.S. affirmative action cases raise fear of backlash on Asian Americans
Conservative-majority Supreme Court expected to deliver decision next summer
Education
Japan's Benesse to offer scholastic tests in India
Company covets market where more than 300m are 5-17 years old
Education
Tokyo University to up ratio of female teachers to 25% from 16%
Japan's top school lagging in diversity draws 6-year catch-up plan
Education
Chinese students in U.S. plummet as COVID, tensions create barriers
Enrollment from India rebounds by nearly 20% in 2021-22 academic year
Education
Indian edtech Byju's raises $250m from existing investors
Move comes a week after startup announced plans to cut around 2,500 jobs
Education
Indian edtech Byju's cuts 2,500 jobs after huge losses
Company looks to shift marketing strategy as deficits grow twentyfold
