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Japan
Japan jails ex-teacher for sharing voyeuristic student images
He is the first among an alleged teachers’ voyeurism ring to receive a prison sentence in a high-profile case that came to light last year.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:14PM
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Crime
Gunman at Turkey high school wounds 16 before killing himself
14 Apr 2026 - 7:30PM
Education in Hong Kong
DSE citizenship exam tests students on social awareness and national principles
14 Apr 2026 - 4:54PM
US-China relations
Why the US may need more than just fixing gaps to rival China on rare earths
Washington’s mining ambitions may be complicated by the erosion of industrial know-how and a weak education pipeline, experts say.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:55AM
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Artificial intelligence
China launches national plan to boost AI education
Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan.
13 Apr 2026 - 10:57AM
Indonesia
‘Alarming’ film poster sparks debate on child mental health in Indonesia
Psychologists warn provocative posters like the ones for ‘I Must Die’ can trigger suicidal ideation amid rising mental health struggles.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Making Hong Kong desirable to overseas students must be a priority
At stake is not just the survival of international schools that don’t meet non-local student quotas, but also the city’s status as a global hub.
12 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Nepal
Nepal’s school fee crackdown upends South Asian private education norms
Nepal wants private schools to charge less and be more transparent. It could backfire, industry insiders say.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:15AM
The Philippines
Wake-up call: Philippines’ declining literacy risks outsourcing business
A three-year review of the country’s education system shows that nine in 10 children cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:29AM
Education in Hong Kong
ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets
Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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Good Schools Guide
How Hong Kong schools are transforming to mirror university-style spaces
A wave of new and refurbished international school campuses is aiming to help students prepare for seamless tertiary transitions.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Education in Hong Kong
US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator
HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.
2 Apr 2026 - 10:34AM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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Start early, connect deeply: addressing Gen Z’s mental health crisis
Readers discuss how Hong Kong should respond to a survey on depression among the youth, and campaigns against sexual harassment for young people.
29 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Wellness
From the corporate world to the couch: Hong Kong’s new midlife career pivot
More Hong Kong professionals in their forties and beyond are becoming therapists or coaches, seeking a new purpose and a change in career.
28 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University to turn one of its schools private
Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:16PM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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Hong Kong’s low birth rate calls for swift, thoughtful school restructuring
Readers discuss the shrinking number of children of school-going age, the government’s weight management plans, and the latest war in the Middle East.
26 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Education in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Local schools’ outreach to overseas students a boost for education hub goal
Allowing semi-private schools to offer places to fee-paying non-local students will help Hong Kong grow as a market for overseas education.
26 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong youth
Opinion
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Our stressed children need a different kind of education
Mental health requires the cultivation of an inner life: a capacity for meaning, connection and orientation in a shifting world.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:06AM
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US-China relations
US faces critical shortage of China expertise within a decade, report warns
Ageing cadre and a weak pipeline risk eroding US-China policy, business insight and national security preparedness as prowess dwindles.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Non-local pupils could face HK$350,000 in fees at Hong Kong semi-private schools
Education consultant says proposed fees exceed those of premium British boarding school in Malaysia or Thailand.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:47PM
Hong Kong property
Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing
Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:03PM
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100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy
How Unesco’s Creative Cities are reimagining tomorrow, from food to design
From Macau’s City of Gastronomy status to Unesco’s new focus on architecture, the UCCN is rewriting how cities harness creativity to shape their future.
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Education in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Struggling Hong Kong schools should heed call to plan ahead
Schools with dwindling enrolment face hard choices and would do well to start considering a merger with other institutions.
23 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM
Education in Hong Kong
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s education policy must reflect the innovative future it seeks
The city aims to be a leader in the creative and innovation industry, but how much of that vision is translated into its schools?
22 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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United States
US government sues Harvard over anti-Israel protests, ‘hostile environment’
The Trump administration is seeking to be released from its obligation to pay millions of dollars in federal funds to the university.
21 Mar 2026 - 1:27PM
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US-China relations
How American Jesse Appell learned to land the punchline in Chinese
US comedian spent 8 years mastering Chinese comedy, navigating culture, language and fame before Covid forced a return home.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:55AM
Good Schools Guide
Will the Hong Kong government weight-management plan really help kids?
The proposed action plan includes the Education Bureau’s suggestion of school weigh-ins, which has sparked concern among dietitians, psychologists and NGOs.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Education in Hong Kong
Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:39AM
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