News

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.

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

Thailand to pilot the National Credit Bank System to support manpower development and life-long learning

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) has announced the National Credit Bank...
East Asia
16/11/2022

China eases some Covid restrictions: scraps international flight suspension policy and reduces quarantine period

On Friday (11th November 2022) the Chinese government announced that it was reducing some of its Covid-19 restrictions...
East Asia
11/11/2022

Updates on Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Indonesia Airports

Effective 6 November 2022, passport holders from the following countries can now apply for e-VOA before they depart...
East Asia
10/11/2022

Thailand launches its first interdisciplinary programme

Specifically designed for science undergraduates to gain a business degree.
East Asia
09/11/2022

38,600 Hongkongers under 18 have applied for Britain’s special BN(O) visa scheme, but most requests come from residents in prime working years

Nearly a third of 142,000 Hongkongers who have applied for BN(O) visa that leads to British citizenship are under 18,...
East Asia
09/11/2022

India sets out regulations inviting foreign universities and education institutions to set up international branch campuses and education centres

Foreign universities and educational institutions will be able to set up and offer programmes in financial and STEM...
South Asia
04/11/2022

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