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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.

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...
East Asia
27/01/2023

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...
Europe
20/01/2023

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...
East Asia
05/01/2023

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.
East Asia
05/01/2023

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...
East Asia
14/12/2022

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...
East Asia
08/12/2022

Malaysia’s 15th General Elections Outcome

Malaysia held its 15th General Elections on 19 November 2022, which resulted in a hung parliament as the leading...
East Asia
06/12/2022
East Asia
05/12/2022

Revised Guidelines for International Arrivals in India

Government of India has further relaxed its Covid-19 related travel guidelines for international travellers with effect...
South Asia
22/11/2022

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