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Thai officials caught altering exam scores for bribes of up to US$24, 000
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (204+ words) Thousands of applicants allegedly paid bribes to secure civil service positions in the multimillion dollar fraud The scandal erupted after police and anti-corruption officials raided a company address in Nonthaburi outside Bangkok on Tuesday and found at least 10 officials on…...
Opinion | Hong Kong's focus on rankings distorts universities' true mission
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (241+ words) When university rankings become the city's strategic achievement, it distracts attention from nurturing talent and creating knowledge "Hong Kong is the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100." This talking point has become one…...
Opinion | To lead in global education, Hong Kong must go beyond narrow metrics
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (239+ words) Relying too heavily on simplified indicators risks incentivising behaviours that prioritise what can be measured over what truly matters Academic life is driven by intrinsic motivations. Scholars are guided by curiosity, a pursuit of excellence and a commitment to professionalism:…...
Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100, 000 missives over 59 years
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (195+ words) Renowned man of many words bridges overseas divide for migrant families; turns mundane messages into poetry to convey emotion A 77-year-old man in southeastern China has spent nearly six decades turning homesickness, hardship and family duty into letters sent across…...
Hong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (199+ words) Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for The New York-based institute's "2026 Graduate Outlook Survey, released on Wednesday, found that 71 per cent of Hong Kong graduates rated…...
Peking University: Latest News and Updates
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (481+ words) First published in 1903, South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's premier English language newspaper and has the city's most affluent and influential readership. With a reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong and China. The newspaper is…...
Miss Hong Kong hopeful's viral video highlights the struggle of learning Cantonese
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (50+ words) South China Morning Post Miss Hong Kong hopeful's viral video highlights the struggle of learning Cantonese Mainland contestant's attempt to speak Cantonese sparked criticism as she talked about the difficulties of learning the local language....
Everything in it relates: school bullying K-drama hits home in Malaysia
1+ week, 1+ day ago (563+ words) Nisa Mohd did not send her daughter to boarding school unprepared. Before the now 17-year-old left for Melaka, her mother enrolled her in silat, the Malay martial art, and made one instruction clear: report any trouble immediately. She still watches…...
Opinion | Pursuit of academic excellence in Hong Kong shouldn't be a deadly race
1+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) The tragic loss of a parent and her child should prompt policymakers to reflect on an education system that has come to be seen as a "zero-sum" game While the causes of suicide are complex, the incident should prompt reflection…...
How to cope with parenting stress after mother-daughter suicides in Hong Kong
1+ week, 5+ day ago (220+ words) Case prompts concerns about pressures of raising children in city after victims argued over "education problems" Hong Kong is reeling from a double tragedy on Wednesday after a 48-year-old social worker jumped to her death from her 19th-floor home in…...