Across Asia, higher education is becoming a central arena where national ambition, geopolitical constraint and human capital intersect
Survey data shows a steady decline in interest among doctoral graduates in pursuing long-term academic careers in Japan. The primary concern is not just short-term income, but the lack of predictable pathways into stable positions. Short-term contracts, limited tenure-track openings and a heavy reliance on project-based funding have eroded confidence in academia as a viable long-term profession.
Japanese PM ‘open’ to talks with China
Source: News - South China Morning Post
