Japan achieved a major milestone in international education last year, surpassing its long-term enrollment target eight years ahead of schedule, with several top universities allowed to ease their caps on foreign students.
Japan has barred tourists from taking the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) starting this year, as authorities introduce residency requirements aimed at improving administration and preventing application irregularities nationwide.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he is uncertain about the status of U.S.-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who competes for China at the Winter Olympics, adding that he is rooting for athletes who identify as American.
According to the 2026 Numbeo's Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in this country is approximately 73.9% lower than in New York City, which serves as the benchmark (100).
Vietnam's UNESCO-listed ancient town is being spotlighted as one of Asia's most compelling places to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, offering visitors an intimate, culturally rich alternative to the region's mega parades and high-octane city spectacles.
In the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2026 for Asia, the country ranked first, leading the region with the highest overall score that measures factors including safety, healthcare, pollution, traffic and cost of living.
The South Korean government will select five local research institutions and allocate up to 3 billion won (over US$2 million) per year to each, empowering them to independently recruit leading scientists from around the world.
South Korea has suspended 20 higher education institutions from issuing student visas for one year following an audit that revealed lapses in their supervision of international students.
Lee Boo-jin, daughter of the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, recently attended her son's high school graduation, months after he was admitted to Seoul National University, South Korea's most prestigious institution.
The U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced an increase in the minimum stipend for PhD students it funds in the coming academic year, a move likely to benefit both domestic and international doctoral researchers amid rising living costs in the country.
A record number of Chinese graduates educated overseas are returning home, driven by the expansion of high-tech industries, supportive government policies, tighter foreign visa regimes, and increasingly competitive global job markets.
Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to experience a spell of unseasonal rain starting Wednesday afternoon and lasting through Thursday.
South Korea has launched a program that exempts international students enrolled in 16 vocational courses from financial proof requirements, extends permitted work hours, and offers a pathway to permanent settlement after three to five years.
According to the latest PISA global mathematics results, students in this Southeast Asian country perform the best among the 81 economies that took part in the assessment.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its instructions to simplify the study permit process for students enrolled in joint programs and advanced degree tracks.
Modern fighter jets including Su-30s and F-35s lit up the skies over Singapore, showcasing advanced aerial manoeuvres during flying displays at Asia’s largest biennial airshow.
Tokyo’s massive underground flood-control system diverts stormwater through vast tunnels and reservoirs, dramatically reducing flood damage in one of the world’s most vulnerable megacities.
Vietnam is set to integrate the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) into its university admission process this year, allowing eligible students to substitute foreign language exam requirements with standardized proficiency scores.
