» 2010 » MarchIn order for the U.S. to maintain its competitive edge in the global economy, it needs to focus on attracting skilled professionals. One of the best ways to do this is by allowing more skilled immigrants to become permanent residents. I’m not talking about unskilled, illegal immigrants who sneak in the back door. The kind of [...] Yesterday, I blogged about the StartUp Visa Act. Proposed by U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) , the act would provide incentive for immigrant entrepreneurs to create jobs in the U.S. The StartUp Visa Act is a step in the right direction. It will help keep jobs and innovation in the U.S. These [...] U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) recently proposed the StartUp Visa Act, which would provide incentive for immigrant entrepreneurs to create jobs in the U.S. If passed, the act would create a two-year visa for any immigrant entrepreneur who can secure at least $250,000 from U.S. investors. At the end of the two [...] The Washington Post reports that the 80-hour-a-week cap placed on U.S. medical residents since 2003 could be changed to a 60-hour-a-week cap if the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approves the proposal at the end of April. The new hours would take effect in July 2011. While I’m a big believer that education school programs [...] International students are increasingly choosing to return to their home countries to work and start new businesses. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that over 40 percent of non-U.S. doctoral degree recipients intended to leave the U.S. Even highly educated and skilled immigrants who have worked in the U.S. for years are returning home. [...] In the current issue of BusinessWeek, Michelle Conlin writes that the percentage of top MBAs from U.S. universities who are taking jobs in Asia has more than doubled since 2005. It’s now over 10 percent of the graduating class. What’s luring them to the East? More opportunities to make an impact, work in an emerging [...] The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) is the oldest and largest university in Cambodia. It’s a member of the ASEAN University Network (AUN), which is an Asian university assocation consisting of 21 universities in ten Southeast Asian countries. RUPP was established in 1960 and has approximately 300 faculty members and 10,000 students. It’s located in [...] According to Webometrics, a Spanish ranking system of world universities, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) is the top university in Vietnam. Within Southeast Asia, it’s ranked 40th. In the world, it’s ranked 1,535th. Established in 1957, it’s a member of Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). The National University of Laos (NUOL), located in Vientiane, is the only national university in Laos. It was founded in 1996 and has roughly 1,150 faculty members and 27,000 students. Nine higher education institutions merged together to form NUOL. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Japan has six universities ranked in the global top 100. University of Tokyo is ranked 22nd. Kyoto University is ranked 25th. Osaka University is ranked 43rd. Tokyo Institute of Technology is ranked 55th. Nagoya University is ranked 92nd. Tohoku University is ranked 97th. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Taiwan has three universities ranked in the global top 300. National Taiwan University (NTU) in Taipei is ranked 95th in the world. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Hsinchu is ranked 223rd in the world. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan is ranked 281st [...] The University of Brunei Darussalam is the oldest and top university in Brunei. It opened its doors in October of 1985, just six months after the Sultan of Brunei announced that his nation should have a university. The University of Brunei Darussalam accomodates over 300 academic staff and 2,800 students. Notable alumni include Princess Majeedah. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, two universities in the Philippines are ranked in the global top 300. Ateneo De Manila University is ranked 234th in the world. University of the Philippines is ranked 262nd in the world. Both universities are located in Manila. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Thailand has two universities ranked in the global top 300. Chulalongkorn University is ranked 138th in the world. It’s the highest ranking and oldest university in Thailand. Mahidol University (MU) is ranked 220th in the world. Both universities are located in Bangkok. According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, the University of Malaya (UM) is ranked as the 180th best university in the world. Located in Kuala Lumpur, it’s the highest ranking and oldest university in Malaysia. Martin Jacques’ new book, When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order, is causing controversy. Is it possible that China will “rule the world” in the not-so-distant future? Perhaps, but only if it’s able to successfully transform from an industrial-based economy to a knowledge-based economy, [...] According to the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Singapore has two universities ranked in the global top 100. The National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked 30th in the world. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked 73rd in the world. Its National Institute of Education (NIE) is Singapore’s only teacher-training institute. While the stereotype holds that Asians are not innovative, China has a rich history of innovation. Dissatisfied with traditional martial arts styles, Chinese actor Bruce Lee created his own: Jeet Kune Do. It combines the best techniques from Wing Chun Kung Fu, American boxing, French fencing, and grabbling to create a highly efficient and practical style. [...] While the stereotype holds that Asians are not innovative, China has a rich history of innovation. More than 60 years before Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus landed in North America, Chinese admiral Zheng He had already completed seven great voyages, sailing into the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf. This was made possible by [...] While the stereotype holds that Asians are not innovative, China has a rich history of innovation. The Art of War, widely accepted as a masterpiece on military strategy, was written by Chinese general Sun Tzu around 500 BC. Sun Tzu’s creative strategies have influenced many notable figures, including the first emperor of a unified China Qin [...] |
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