China can set an example for the ASEAN no-nuke treaty

13 Sept 11:49 Key points summarised by AI

China has declared its unconditional readiness to sign the 1995 Treaty of Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free-Zone (SEANWFZ), a move expected to encourage other nuclear powers to accede.
This significant step by China will be a major discussion point at the 56th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, aiming to bolster regional peace and global nuclear disarmament efforts.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.