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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.

China to increase science and technology funding

March’s ‘Two Sessions’ outline ten per cent increase in science budget.
East Asia
27/03/2024

Sri Lanka plans for new education and skills regulatory body

Government announces plans to establish a Higher Education Development Commission.
South Asia
22/03/2024

Sri Lanka expects second international branch campus

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, plans to open the branch in 2024.
South Asia
20/03/2024

India to unveil new higher education accreditation system

The changes will enhance transparency and objectivity in higher education.
South Asia
14/03/2024

Viet Nam targets 50,000 semiconductor engineers

It aims to turn Vietnam into a regional semiconductor hub.
United Kingdom
13/03/2024

India releases updated higher education statistics

Explore the latest statistics for the 2021-22 academic year.
South Asia
07/03/2024

India’s interim national education budget 24/25

It has received its largest allocation in many years, totalling around £12 bn.
South Asia
21/02/2024

India introduces new credit-based framework in CBSE schools

New framework aims for parity in general and vocational education.
South Asia
08/02/2024

Philippine universities cease senior high school programmes

Government directive to all state and local universities and colleges.
East Asia
06/02/2024

Japan aims to double joint degrees by 2033

Increased focus on internationalising higher education among universities.
East Asia
30/01/2024

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