The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “The ASEAN Education Market: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Pathways”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store here.
What’s in this Issue?
- An Introduction to ASEAN’s Education Market
- Indonesia: Tapping into ASEAN’s Largest Education Market
- Malaysia: Building a Regional Education Hub
- Thailand: Reskilling a Workforce
- Vietnam: A Promising Destination for Education Development
As Southeast Asia continues to experience economic growth and societal change, the role of education in fostering skilled and adaptable workforces has never been more critical. Education, as a key enabler of economic competitiveness and social mobility, sits at the center of this transformation. Governments across the region are implementing ambitious reforms and actively inviting foreign investment to meet the increasing demand for quality education at all levels, from early childhood to higher education and beyond.
Each ASEAN country offers a unique landscape for foreign investors, shaped by distinct cultural contexts, regulatory frameworks, and educational needs. With its vast population, Indonesia aims to expand access to quality education to drive national development. Malaysia aspires to become a regional education hub, attracting students from across the globe. The challenges of an aging population and skill shortages in key industries drive Thailand’s emphasis on vocational training and digital education. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s youthful demographics and fast-growing middle class create ample demand for diverse educational services, including vocational training and international programs.
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ASEAN Briefing is one of five regional publications under the Asia Briefing brand. It is supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm that assists foreign investors throughout Asia, including through offices in Jakarta, Indonesia; Singapore; Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang in Vietnam; besides our practices in China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Italy, Germany, and USA. We also have partner firms in Malaysia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia.
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