Asia rising

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For most of the last century, the centres of higher education and science were in the West. The United States, Britain, and Europe produced the world’s leading universities and research culture. Students from across Asia travelled there for advanced study, and knowledge flowed mainly in one direction.

But today, Asia is no longer just a consumer of knowledge - it is becoming a global leader in creating, shaping, and sharing it. China, India, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia are investing heavily in research, innovation, and higher education.