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straitstimes.com > world > united-states > us-education-department-removes-key-rules-against-discrimination

US Education Department removes key rules against discrimination

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (331+ words) The move is part of a wider push by Trump against diversity initiatives. Published Jul 24, 2026, 06:53 AM Updated Jul 24, 2026, 08:24 AM WASHINGTON – The US Education Department said on July 23 it was removing several “disparate impact” regulations, which for decades have prohibited policies…...

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straitstimes.com > singapore > parenting-education > primary-1-registration-31-schools-to-conduct-ballot-in-phase-2b

P 1 registration: 31 schools to conduct ballot in Phase 2B

14+ hour, 40+ min ago   (571+ words) Published Jul 23, 2026, 06:20 PM Updated Jul 23, 2026, 06:54 PM SINGAPORE – Thirty-one primary schools will conduct balloting for places in Phase 2B, the latest stage in the Primary 1 registration process in 2026. These 31 schools are among 33 that are oversubscribed, meaning they received more applications than they…...

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straitstimes.com > world > ai-will-not-trigger-employment-collapse-staffing-company-adecco-group-says

AI and employment: Adecco Group's view

15+ hour, 15+ min ago   (328+ words) Some companies are using AI as a cover for cuts caused by weaker performance, restructuring or other problems, Reuters reports. Published Jul 23, 2026, 06:18 PM Updated Jul 23, 2026, 06:19 PM ZURICH – AI will not trigger a collapse in employment despite concerns the technology will…...

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straitstimes.com > world > europe > immigrant-employment-in-the-eu-reaches-record-high-study-shows

Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows

19+ hour, 41+ min ago   (282+ words) Construction workers mark the road near Germering, Germany July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Michaela Stache Published Jul 23, 2026, 01:47 PM Updated Jul 23, 2026, 01:52 PM BERLIN, July 23 - Immigrant employment in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025, narrowing the gap with workers born in the…...

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straitstimes.com > world > us-education-department-probes-five-medical-schools-over-admissions-practices

US Education Department probes medical schools

23+ hour, 9+ min ago   (387+ words) The statement said the probes were linked to alleged racial discrimination in admissions. Published Jul 23, 2026, 10:25 AM WASHINGTON – The US Department of Education said on July 22 it launched new probes into five medical schools over their admissions practices, marking the latest…...

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straitstimes.com > asia > se-asia > network-school-heading-to-kazakhstan-after-johor-operations-halted

Network School heading to Kazakhstan after Johor operations halted

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (372+ words) The Malaysian authorities had revoked the business licence of Network School’s operator, NSO Malaysia, and ordered the company to cease all operations. Published Jul 22, 2026, 06:30 PM PETALING JAYA – Network School will be setting up shop in Kazakhstan, with the announcement made…...

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straitstimes.com > singapore > parenting-education > spore-proposes-focus-on-ai-stem-and-student-development-under-new-five-year-asean-education-plan

S’pore proposes focus on AI, STEM in ASEAN education plan

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (528+ words) Published Jul 22, 2026, 01:15 PM Updated Jul 22, 2026, 01:37 PM SINGAPORE – Singapore has identified artificial intelligence (AI), STEM, and holistic student development as key focus areas for the region’s education systems under a new five-year education work plan. The ASEAN Work Plan on Education,…...

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straitstimes.com > asia > south-asia > under-soaring-pressure-indias-education-minister-promises-reforms-and-debate

Under soaring pressure, India’s education minister promises reforms and debate

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (663+ words) Injured supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party at a protest site in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 21. Published Jul 22, 2026, 11:22 AM Updated Jul 22, 2026, 12:24 PM NEW DELHI – India's education minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration was committed to…...

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straitstimes.com > asia > east-asia > china-at-risk-of-increased-youth-joblessness-as-labour-distress-spreads

China at risk of increased youth joblessness as labour distress spreads

2+ day, 51+ min ago   (672+ words) Surveyed unemployment in urban areas for those aged 16-24 came in at 14.9 per cent in June. Published Jul 22, 2026, 08:43 AM China’s unemployment among young people could be headed for levels last seen more than three years ago, as a record number of…...

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straitstimes.com > opinion > ai-cant-replace-it-is-the-wrong-reason-to-join-community-care-work

‘AI can’t replace it’ is the wrong reason to join community care work

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (107+ words) Looking after Singapore’s ageing population requires far more than compassion and patience. Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an integrated community care provider instead of going to different providers. Published Jul 22, 2026, 05:00 AM When people talk about the future…...