ERIA launches a digital innovation centre

23 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) launched the Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economic Centre (DISC) in Jakarta to promote digital innovation and sustainable economic growth in East Asia.
DISC will serve as a virtual and physical platform, uniting policymakers, businesses, and academics to transform the region's economy towards digitally driven sustainable growth.
The centre's core priorities include advancing digital trade, establishing robust data governance, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
By facilitating collaborations and knowledge sharing, DISC aims to empower stakeholders to leverage digital technologies for sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental stewardship, accelerating ASEAN’s integration into the global digital landscape.

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.