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Qatar Foundation
03-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Foundation
QF launches second international Alumni Chapter to support and connect its graduates in the UK
137 British-based graduates of QF's schools and universities are making their mark in fields ranging from AI and medicine to policy and sustainability Related Stories Story 5 min read As QF continues building the region's future healthcare leaders, one medical student's research success highlights the power of accessible world-class education Story 4 min read The agreement enables credit transfers and offers a flexible path to Business Administration and English Education degrees Story 5 min read The event honored participants from the Qatar Leadership Centre, and mentors advancing professional development.
Qatar Foundation
27-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Foundation
When opportunity meets excellence: Qatar Foundation student's global impact
As QF continues building the region's future healthcare leaders, one medical student's research success highlights the power of accessible world-class education Related Stories Story 4 min read The agreement enables credit transfers and offers a flexible path to Business Administration and English Education degrees Story 5 min read The event honored participants from the Qatar Leadership Centre, and mentors advancing professional development. Story 4 min read Pioneering educational initiative offers students a new opportunity to complete their academic journey and build their professional future
Qatar Foundation
25-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Foundation
New academic partnership between Lusail University and QF's ABP will empower students to pursue university education
The agreement enables credit transfers and offers a flexible path to Business Administration and English Education degrees Related Stories Story 5 min read The event honored participants from the Qatar Leadership Centre, and mentors advancing professional development. Story 4 min read Pioneering educational initiative offers students a new opportunity to complete their academic journey and build their professional future Story 4 min read Two Qatar Academy Al Wakra graduates reflect on how their school experience shaped their character and future
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vietnamese EdTech Galaxy Education Raises Nearly US$10M from East Ventures and Other Investors
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy Education (GE), a Vietnamese education technology company, has secured nearly USD 10 million in funding from East Ventures and other investors, marking one of the largest EdTech investments in Vietnam amid challenging market conditions. The funding round comes as GE achieved full profitability company-wide in Q1 2025, having already turned positive EBITDA in its K-12 vertical from April 2024. This positions the company among the few profitable EdTech players in Southeast Asia during a period of widespread sector struggles. Scaling national English education initiative The fresh capital will primarily fund GE's national English as a Second Language (ESL) program, which aligns with the Vietnamese Political Bureau's directive to improve English proficiency across the country. The initiative targets both public schools and underserved communities, addressing teacher shortages and learning outcome gaps. "GE is one of the few edtech companies in Southeast Asia to achieve profitability in such a short time," said Mr. Luong Cong Hieu, CEO of Galaxy Group. "Their quality-first strategy and financial discipline make them a standout." AI-powered learning platform Central to GE's strategy is its proprietary AI-powered educational ICAN platform, which uses AI agents to personalize learning experiences for students while providing real-time adaptive support for human teachers. This technology enables the company to deliver quality education at scale without compromising affordability. "Vietnam's education sector presents strong growth potential, fueled by rapid digital adoption, an expanding middle class, and increasing private sector participation. We believe in Galaxy Education's strategic vision and strong execution as a leading player in this space, which distinguishes them from their peers and has enabled them to achieve profitability. With a promising outlook supported by favourable policy tailwinds and continued strong execution from the team, we are excited to support their journey and look forward to their future growth," said Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner at East Ventures. Portfolio of education brands Founded in 2020 through the acquisition of Vietnam's leading K-12 platform HOCMAI, GE has expanded through strategic acquisitions. In 2023, the company acquired FUNiX, Vietnam's first online university, extending its reach into workforce upskilling and lifelong learning. The company operates three main brands: HOCMAI: Vietnam's leading K-12 online learning platform ICAN: Language and foundational tech education for young learners FUNiX: Online university focused on vocational and digital skills GE's vertically integrated model covers the entire education value chain, from market research and curriculum design to tech platforms, teacher training, and class operations. Market position and scale As of early 2025, GE serves a cumulative total of over 8 million learners across Vietnam and in 34 countries. The company's achievement of profitability during a challenging investment climate demonstrates the resilience of its business model and positions it as a rare success story in the Southeast Asian EdTech sector. About Galaxy Education Galaxy Education (GE), a member of Galaxy Entertainment & Education Group (GEE), is a leading Vietnamese edtech platform committed to providing high-quality, accessible education for learners of all ages. Through its innovative ecosystem of three core brands—HOCMAI, ICAN, and FUNiX - GE serves over 8 million learners across Vietnam and in 34 countries. Backed by nearly USD 10 million in recent funding from East Ventures and other investors, GE is at the forefront of Vietnam's national ESL program in partnership with public schools and is advancing its AI-first roadmap to transform learning - helping shape the future of lifelong East Ventures East Ventures is a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm. Founded in 2009, East Ventures has transformed into a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, from Seed to Growth stage investments, for over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia. As an early believer in the startup ecosystem in Indonesia and the most active investor in Southeast Asia, East Ventures is an early backer of prominent tech companies in the region, such as Tokopedia, Traveloka, Ruangguru, ShopBack, waresix, Xendit, IDN, Sociolla, Fore Coffee, Tech in Asia (acquired by SPH), Kudo (acquired by Grab), Loket (acquired by Gojek), and MokaPOS (acquired by Gojek). East Ventures was named the most consistent top-performing VC fund globally by Preqin and the most active investor in SEA and Indonesia by various media. Moreover, East Ventures is Indonesia's first venture capital firm to sign the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), supported by the United Nations (UN). East Ventures is committed to achieving sustainable development and positively impacting society through its initiatives and ESG-embedded practices. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GALAXY EDUCATION Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNA
06-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Chinese parents, students shift overseas education focus away from US amid geopolitical tensions
SHANGHAI: As six-year-old Sunny Zhao devours his lunch of fried rice, he watches an educational cartoon about cats in English. His mother Yoyo Zhang is right beside him, eager to help her child to master the language. "Be it Europe, the Americas, Japan, Southeast Asia, you can use English as a form of communication,' said the Chinese national, who works as a nurse. 'English is a widely used language so I hope he can learn English well. Be it for future work, travelling, or other activities, English will always be very important,' she told CNA. Only a small fraction of citizens in China can speak English fluently, despite students having to study it as a compulsory school subject. This means those proficient in the language will have a competitive advantage over their peers. Hence, parents like Ms Zhang have long sought out Western English-speaking countries – especially the United States – when looking to send their children overseas for education. But with geopolitical tensions and diplomatic upheavals in recent years, a subtle shift seems to be occurring – parents are more open to exploring options in other continents, such as Asia, for school. FALLING ENROLMENT IN US SCHOOLS According to a 2024 paper released this year by an agency under China's education ministry, the proportion of Chinese citizens returning with overseas university degrees from Asia between 2020 and 2023 rose from 21.61 per cent to 31.35 per cent. During that same period, the proportion of those returning from North America dropped from 25.62 per cent to 18.73 per cent. Chinese students have also been the target of US President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House in January, prompting many to rethink their higher education plans in America. Official data showed that nearly 280,000 students from China made up a quarter of all international enrolments in the US last year. Last month, the Trump administration moved to block Harvard University from enrolling international students and issued new measures targeting Chinese nationals, who made up a fifth of Harvard's foreign student intake in 2024. On Wednesday (Jun 4), Trump escalated his dispute with the Ivy League school by signing a proclamation to suspend international visas for new foreign students for an initial six months. A court has temporarily blocked the ban. As Sino-US ties worsen, concerns over safety have also emerged both in America and elsewhere in the West. Chinese student Rika Li, who speaks fluent English, had completed a year of undergraduate studies in the Canadian city of Montreal when she was assaulted in broad daylight about seven years ago. 'After that, I just didn't feel safe anymore living alone there. It left me with a kind of mental trauma,' she said. The 24-year-old, who became more proficient in English when she moved to Toronto for high school, then relocated to Japan to continue her university studies despite barely knowing how to speak Japanese. Ms Zhang also selected an Asian country for her son Sunny Zhao. Despite the boy's interest in ice hockey, she decided against sending him to North America where the sport is most popular. He is now enrolled in an international school in Singapore. 'We learned about Singapore from friends, and we also have relatives and friends living there,' said Ms Zhang on her decision. 'The living environment in Singapore is very suitable. It's beautiful; it's a garden city. And the educational environment there is also excellent.' INSPIRATION FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION CENTRES In fact, Singapore's system inspired some foreign education outfits in China to seize the business opportunity and attract students through its classes. For example, Shanghai-based One Academy teaches science and mathematics in English, based on Singapore's curriculum. Many of its students are enrolled there due to what their parents see as a way to stay ahead of the academic rat race in China. One Academy's co-founder Chow Chin Wei noted that last year, only about 1.5 per cent of Chinese students – or about 240,000 students – who took the notoriously tough gaokao (college entrance) examinations got into the top universities in China. 'The other 40 per cent go to the normal universities in China. So basically, you are looking at about 60 per cent that go … on the vocational route for these people. So, it's actually very competitive,' said Chow, a Singaporean who has lived in China for 14 years. His fellow co-founder Algene Tan added that many parents also worry about their children's job prospects. Currently, about three in 20 youths in China aged between 16 and 24 are unemployed. '(Parents) want the best for their child … Some of them might even, in their words, want to change the stars for their child,' Tan said. 'So a lot of them, from the get-go, they will start to tell us I'm sending my kid overseas.' To prepare her son for an English curriculum in Singapore, Ms Zhang enrolled her son into a mathematics enrichment class at One Academy. She said she sees vast benefits in studying abroad and becoming more fluent in English. 'Even in supermarkets, many product descriptions are in English,' she pointed out.
