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China's Ed Tech “perfect storm”: massive opportunity or fearsome indoctrination threat?
Ronald J. Kantor & Justin Paul, Published on 18/02/2019
» By In our previous article in this series we made the case that China's Ed Tech sector is the market across the globe to watch for innovations in learning technologies. This is due to a confluence of factors, including significant government and venture capital investment, low barriers to obtaining pilot data, lack of constricting regulation, and finally the social force of a generation of parents who invest heavily in their children's education partly as a method for providing themselves with a secure retirement. Together these factors have resulted in the rapid outgrowth of startups and other organisations that innovate with new technologies to accelerate student learning, particularly in the areas of English language learning, standardised test preparation and STEM subjects.
Covered for life
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 18/02/2019
» Tan Hak Leh is accustomed to occupying lofty corporate positions as an insurance executive with 25 years of industry experience, 17 of them in management positions in Singapore. But the chief executive officer of AIA Thailand turns out to be very down-to-earth in person, soft-spoken and easy to chat with.
England expects as World Cup looms into view
AFP, Published on 18/02/2019
» LONDON - With 100 days until the 2019 World Cup gets underway, might it be the year that England lift the global game's premier limited-overs trophy at long last?
The power and impact of listening in the digital age
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 18/02/2019
» The effects of digital disruption on our world today can be seen all around us. While many technological advances have made our lives more convenient, they have also taken away a lot of tasks and jobs from people.
Data-driven future awaits economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/02/2019
» In 2019, emerging technologies ranging from the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to multiple cloud are continuing to gain momentum, shifting from proof of concept to real business use cases.
PM's market visit spurs more criticism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's controversial visit to Chatuchak weekend market on Saturday has sparked more criticism that he was helping the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) run its election campaign.
Human capital development lessons from East Asia
Asia focus, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 18/02/2019
» Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Education does not just enable individuals to improve their lot in life; it enriches an economy's human capital, which is vital to prosperity and social progress.
Execute the worst
News, Postbag, Published on 18/02/2019
» How admirable for the government to hold anti-corruption workshops to educate students and others about the evils of corruption.
Ban Plai Nern's safety is of paramount importance
News, Mark Cousins, Published on 18/02/2019
» I have been following the case of Ban Plai Nern, the residence of Prince Naris (1863-1947), which is under threat from obtrusive development. As reported by local media, a nearby towering condominium project has passed its environmental impact assessment (EIA), despite some very obvious gaps in the application and documentation process.