News & Insights Across Asia
Significant investments in education have transformed Xizang over the past decade, fostering a smart workforce and improving lives through poverty alleviation and economic growth.
The China-Nigeria partnership brings transformation to Ogun State’s Igbesa village through the OGFTZ and the China-Nigeria Friendship Model School, enriching lives and fostering growth.
Exploring the transformative impact of education in Xizang, this article shares personal stories of how learning bridges cultures and changes lives in the Tibetan region.
An entrepreneur in Myanmar is repurposing unused ride-sharing bikes by donating them to underprivileged children who walk hours to school, transforming their journey to education.
Malaysian student Tang Yan Joo connects with China through poetry and pursues economics and finance at Tsinghua University, inspired by China’s rapid development.
Tajik student at Tsinghua University shares how the Belt and Road Initiative has opened opportunities for Tajikistan, enhancing infrastructure, jobs, and fostering closer ties with China.
Beijing insect enthusiast Pan Xiaochang inspires children to appreciate and protect insects, fostering a new generation committed to environmental conservation.
A group of American high school students from Muscatine, Iowa, studying Chinese, visited the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
Many Asian students face challenges due to the lack of school counselors, highlighting the need for enhanced support systems.
Discover Colombia’s Quindio Botanical Garden, home to 185 butterfly species and a hub for environmental education, thanks to the dedication of founder Alberto Gomez Mejia.
Student Lia Rivero shares her struggles transitioning from Long Island to an under-resourced charter school in New York City lacking counselors and support.
Hundreds of students from Virginia’s Potomac School participated in an online lecture on Chinese traditional puppet art, engaging with Chinese students in Zhangzhou and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Shanghai postpones college entrance exams to July 7-9 due to epidemic measures. Students adapt to new challenges, embracing online learning and innovative study methods amid unprecedented times.
Zimbabwe faces rising teen pregnancies during the pandemic, complicating efforts to return girls to school amid economic hardship, stigma, and limited access to education.
England’s schools are reopening with new COVID-19 testing and face mask requirements as the government seeks to curb the spread of the Omicron variant amid concerns over staff shortages.
Veteran Kabul teacher Fawziya Arifi remains dedicated to her students’ futures despite uncertainty after the city’s recent changes, hoping education will continue without hindering their aspirations.
After six years teaching in Beijing, Spanish teacher Anna Lanau Larramona cherishes her time in China and maintains a special connection while teaching Chinese students in Barcelona.
Salma Ibrahim, a Syrian professor in China since 2008, fosters cultural exchange by teaching Arabic and co-authoring textbooks, hoping her students bridge Chinese and Arabic cultures.
With classrooms reopening across Asia, the focus turns to when children will receive COVID-19 vaccines. While adults are being immunized, trials for children are underway, marking a crucial step toward controlling the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped education across Asia. As schools prepare to reopen, students and educators face challenges transitioning back to classrooms. Here’s how to support them.