AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChina–US Youth Exchange: Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US spotlighted a new push to invite 100,000 young Americans to China for exchange and study over five years, with pickleball emerging as a youth “bridge” for people-to-people ties. India–China Education Links: Indian acupuncture practitioners seek deeper academic collaboration with Traditional Chinese Medicine universities in China, aiming to strengthen training and research pathways. Global University Watch: Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2027 put IISc Bengaluru at 254 globally and top in India, with 143 Indian universities listed. Japan Schooling & Welfare: Japan launched the first nationwide survey of animal cafes, tightening scrutiny on welfare, hygiene and public health risks. India Higher Ed Growth: A report by SBI Research says India’s higher education has expanded sharply over a decade, with rising enrolment, more women participation, and teacher growth—while noting significant faculty vacancies. Accountability in Schools: India’s CAG flagged financial irregularities in Odisha’s 5T High School Transformation Programme, including suspected misappropriation and ineligible spending. Digital Learning in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s education ministry plans to integrate digital tech into teaching and school administration, alongside lab upgrades and vocational subjects in Advanced Level curricula.
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