Opinion | Too few Chinese finish secondary school to sustain growth
To shift to a new growth model, China must redirect its focus from skyscrapers and infrastructure to raising educational attainment
· Anthony W.D. Anastasi
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How TALMA turns English education into social mobility and a Zionist mission
For Ido Mahatzri, CEO of TALMA the National Program for Excellence in Education, English is a tool for social mobility, a bridge to the Jewish Diaspora, and, increasingly, a way for Israeli communities to tell their own story to the world. “TALMA is a nonprofit education organization working in Israel since 2014,” M…
Strategic impacts on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy balancing - DailyNews
The stopover visit to Colombo on Monday (January 12) by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar’s visit last month proves once again how Sri Lanka strives to balance great-power relations with care.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Global Economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty - DailyNews
The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Devapathiraja–Antonians and Thurstan–Wattala Joes clash in U-13 semi-finals - DailyNews
Two semi-finals of the Under 13 Division One Inter Schools Cricket Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket, will be played today at Beddagana and Bandaragama.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kensley Graduate School hosts convocation 2026 - DailyNews
Kensley Graduate School hosted its Convocation 2026 on January 8, at the BMICH Main Hall, Colombo, celebrating the academic achievements and professional readiness of its graduating cohort.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Developing a digital education prioritising child safety in parallel with education reforms – PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya - DailyNews
Higher Education, Vocational Education and Education Minister, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that developing digital infrastructure in schools is a targeted factor in carrying out educational reforms.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Key objective of ‘Prajashakthi’ is build a wholly resilient human community – Min. Dr. Upali Pannilage - DailyNews
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage said that the primary objective of the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Movement is not merely to economically empower the people, but also to strengthen education and health, thereby building a developed and resilient human community.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Darussalam College, Colombo celebrates 110th anniversary today - DailyNews
Darussalam College, Colombo celebrates its 110th Anniversary and issuing of a commemorative stamp at the college premises today (16) at 9 a.m.. It will be held under the patronage of the Principal of the College M. M. Ahamed Nibras. Zonal Director of Education P. R. Devabandu will be the Chief Guest.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Government set to close over 500 schools with less that 50 students - CTU - DailyNews
Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) President Priyantha Fernando stated yesterday (15) that the government is set to close over 500 schools across the country through a new circular, despite withdrawing some of its recent educational reforms.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US charges 26 people with rigging college, Chinese basketball games
Prosecutors said the scheme involved 39 players, millions of dollars in wagers on fixed games and hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes
· Reuters
Trump admin closer to deporting pro-Palestinian activist after court ruling
The ruling, which reversed an earlier decision to release Khalil, is a win for the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the ex-student
· Associated Press
Seoul, Tokyo watch US foreign policy twists with rising fear
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung received a very warm welcome from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during his visit to Japan this week, with the two leaders pictured exchanging gifts in Nara, Takaichi's hometown, and even playing the drums together.
· Julian Ryall
China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech
Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent
· Ji Siqi
Real agenda behind the education reform uproar - DailyNews
The government was busy dealing with the political fallout from the controversy over the proposed educational reforms last week which seems to have galvanised the opposition into action, albeit with a focus on attacking Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, but the not the substance of the reforms itself.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Global emblem of Asian communication - DailyNews
Professor Wimal Dissanayake stands as one of the most iconic figures in Asian communication and Asian cinema, globally recognised for his pioneering scholarship, cultural vision, and intellectual leadership. His contribution to the field is not only international but deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s modern intellectual …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Revised curricula for Grade 1 to begin on January 29 - DailyNews
The formal academic activities for Grade 1, implementing new education reforms with revised curricula, will officially begin on January 29, the Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry announced yesterday. The implementation of the new syllabus to be introduced for Grade 6 will be postponed unti…
· Gayan Abeykoon
St. Mary’s Chilaw and Wadduwa Central claim victories - DailyNews
St. Mary’s College Chilaw and Wadduwa Central College recorded wins in their fixtures of the Under-19 Two-Day Inter Schools Cricket Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
President’s Kotte and Siddhartha Balapitiya record wins - DailyNews
President’s College Kotte and Siddhartha MMV Balapitiya recorded wins in their fixtures of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Former Navy officer held for accepting bribe claiming admission to a school - DailyNews
Officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) have arrested a retired Navy Medical Assistant for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.200,000. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a resident of Wellawatte.
· Gayan Abeykoon
From the Monroe Doctrine to the Donroe Doctrine
To justify its power politics, the United States often refers to the Monroe Doctrine. Current foreign policy is still inspired by James Monroe's speech, which is over 200 years old.
· Suzanne Cords
France charges maths professor accused in China spying case
The academic allegedly let a Chinese delegation visit sensitive sites and could be jailed for years if convicted
· Agence France-Presse
Cannabis: Wie viel ist zu viel? Das lässt sich jetzt messen
Schon wenige Joints pro Woche können den Unterschied machen – zumindest, wenn man es in Milligramm THC misst. Die neue Studie der Forscherin Rachel L. Thorne und ihres Teams liefert erstmals konkrete Schwellenwerte dafür, ab welcher wöchentlichen Dosis die Gefahr einer Cannabiskonsumstörung deutlich wächst. Thorne i…
· Alexander Freund
Beijing opens antitrust investigation into Trip.com before Lunar New Year break
The Trip.com case shows how China’s regulatory inquiries into various online platforms have become the norm
· Coco Feng
Zheng Yu, ‘rising star’ in chemical engineering from MIT, quits US for China
The researcher who specialises in wearable devices has taken up a position at Peking University
· Dannie Peng
Meet Rebecca Rittenhouse, who plays Lexy in Netflix’s His & Hers
Rittenhouse fell in love with acting at the age of five, but only pursued it after finishing university and failing to find a job
· Sumnima Kandangwa
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs - DailyNews
China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
FACT CHECK: K to 12 program still in effect for school year 2026-2027
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· Leah Sagaad
K to 12
Fact Check FACT CHECK: PH not reverting to 4-year high school system, K to 12 still in effect Fact Check FACT CHECK: K to 12 program still in effect for school year 2026-2027 Jan 14, 2026 2:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: K to 12 program not abolishe…
New Zealand central bank chief scolded for poking nose in Trump-Fed feud
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters reminded Anna Breman to ‘stick to domestic monetary policy’
· Bloomberg
Court frees activist-student leader Amanda Echanis after 5 years
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jairo Bolledo
Exclusive | Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick
31,714 registered births is 14 per cent fewer than 2024 and 3 per cent below previous record low in 2022
· William Yiu
Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity strategy must be clear and comprehensive
The discovery of new species should prompt more concrete commitments and proactive policy coordination to conserve the city’s flora and fauna
· SCMP Editorial
Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas
· Bochen Han
New education reforms for grade 6 put off till 2027 - DailyNews
The Government has decided to defer the implementation of the proposed education reforms related to Grade 6 until 2027, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in vie…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Nominations close for SLA election - DailyNews
Nominations received for the Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) election was closed at the Sports Ministry on Monday. There will be a close battle for the SLA presidency between former SLA president, former Olympian athlete, coach Sunil Gunawardena and former Ananda College athlete, former Ananda OBA President and Olcott sch…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Education reforms cannot wait - DailyNews
Education reforms are nothing new in Sri Lanka, as successive governments have attempted, successfully or unsuccessfully, to implement them periodically in the past. Nevertheless, it has always been challenging to incorporate sweeping reforms into the education sector because of stiff opposition from different quart…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Wimal ends ‘Satyagraha’ - DailyNews
National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa who began a ‘Satyagraha’ with a group of civil society activists opposite the Education Ministry demanding the abolition of educational reforms related to Grade 6 and resignation of the Education Minister ended yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
China’s school uniform donation strengthens bilateral trust – PM - DailyNews
Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated yesterday (13) that China’s donation of school uniform fabric further solidifies the trust between China and Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sihasvin Sejitha scores a double century in under 13 tournament - DailyNews
Sihasvin Sejitha of Ilma College Matara came up with a double century against Siddhartha MMV Weligama ‘B’ in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket at Matara.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Anula, Nugegoda and Wadduwa Central register victories in Under 19 Girls Division One - DailyNews
Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda and Wadduwa Central College recorded wins against Sri Medhankara Maha Vidyalaya Horana and Newstead Girls College Negombo in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Death of former BASL Vice President Siri A. Perera - DailyNews
Former Vice President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), former Member of the Council of Legal Education of Sri Lanka, Vice President of the SAARC Law Sri Lanka Chapter, Past Governor of Lions Clubs International District 306 A1 Sri Lanka, and Past President of the Kalutara Town Club, Attorney-at-law Siri A…
· Gayan Abeykoon
जर्मनी में ऐसे होते हैं स्कूल और कॉलेज
क्या खाएं, क्या पहनें, कौनसे सब्जेक्ट पढ़ें, करियर किस फील्ड में बनाएं - ऐसे फैसले लेना आसान हो जाता है, जब कोई फैक्ट्स के साथ आसान भाषा में समझाए. यहां होगी सीधी बात बिना किसी फिल्टर के, पूरी बेबाकी के साथ.
Opinion | Trump’s audacious imperialism will only propel China’s rise
Far from setting China back, Trump’s foreign policy is bolstering the case for viewing Beijing as the driver of a more equitable world
· Andrew Leung
Suspected scam boss linked to South Korean student’s death arrested in Thailand
The arrest follows international outrage over the killing of the university student, which led to a joint Thai–South Korean investigation
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Validity period of vouchers for school stationery and shoes extended - DailyNews
The Ministry of Education has announced extensions for the validity of school support vouchers.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Wimal Weerawansa calls off continuous ‘satyagraha’ against education reforms - DailyNews
Former MP and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has called off his continuous ‘satyagraha’ protest, which began yesterday (12) in front of the Ministry of Education.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Nearly 1 in 4 Hong Kong students can’t finish homework without AI, study shows
Our Hong Kong Foundation calls for unified AI platform and more comprehensive curriculum to cover students at all academic levels
· Leopold Chen
‘No oil here’: Malaysians turn US embassy space post into foreign-policy satire
The embassy’s International Space Station image prompted self-deprecating jokes about oil, US power and being strategically uninteresting
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Rs. 6,000 school stationery allowance to continue in 2026 - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of the program providing allowances for school stationery to eligible students in 2026, following steps taken in 2025.
· Supuni Kulasinghe