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Nearly 2,500 students have dropped out of Seoul National, Yonsei, and Korea University in 2025, the highest in 18 years and a 17% rise from last year, according to government data. Korea University saw the most withdrawals (1,054), followed by Yonsei (942) and Seoul National (48), mostly from natural sciences and humanities.

The surge is tied to the government's expansion of medical school quotas, raising admissions by 2,000 to 5,000 nationwide to address doctor shortages. This has intensified competition, prompting students to abandon prestigious universities to reattempt entrance exams for medical schools.

This trend has been building for years. In 2022, about 1,900 dropped out from the three elite schools, and by 2023, over a quarter of top college exam scorers turned down offers from them to study medicine instead. At Seoul National, 225 freshmen left in 2023, triple the number in 2019, mainly from STEM.

Parental and societal pressure also plays a role. A Korea Employment Information Service survey found one in five students hoped to pursue medicine, reflecting strong family influence. Medicine is seen as a secure, prestigious, and lucrative career path, making it worth the risk of repeated exam attempts.

The U.K. Home Office has warned about 10,000 international students and their families they could face deportation if they overstay their visas. The agency stated asylum claims without valid grounds will be “swiftly and robustly refused,” stressing that the asylum system is not for students trying to extend visas.

Around 130,000 students and dependents are expected to receive similar reminders. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said some students were abusing the system by applying for asylum despite no change in conditions at home, adding that this strained asylum housing.

The move comes alongside the 2025 Immigration White Paper proposal to shorten the Graduate Route visa from two years to 18 months for most graduates, while doctoral students retain three years. Critics argue the policy could harm the U.K.'s competitiveness in attracting international students.

Jo Grady of the University and College Union called the campaign an attack on students, claiming it was politically driven rather than addressing overstays.

New Home Office data shows more than 110,800 student visas were approved in the first half of 2025, up 18% year-on-year. However, full-year numbers fell 18% due to an 81% drop in dependent visas after new restrictions, while visas for main student applicants declined only slightly.

Thailand ranked 12th among the world's 30 fastest-growing tourist destinations with a 26.27% year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals, according to Telegraph Travel's analysis of UNWTO data. The growth was fueled by visa reforms and expanded tourism campaigns, bringing 35.5 million visitors last year.

Thailand outperformed regional peers Laos (25.29%), Malaysia (24.20%), Cambodia (22.87%), and Singapore (21.22%). However, it trailed Vietnam, which led Southeast Asia and placed 4th globally with 38.64% growth.

Despite this, Thailand faces challenges in 2025. Safety concerns and political instability have hurt momentum, with foreign arrivals in the first eight months down 7.14% year-on-year to 21 million. As a result, the government revised its full-year forecast to 33 million visitors, down from the earlier 37 million target.

The figure remains below the nearly 40 million tourists Thailand welcomed in 2019 before the pandemic.

A Bangkok Post survey shows Vietnam has surpassed its Southeast Asian neighbors as the top alternative to Thailand for tropical beach vacations. Vietnam was chosen by 26.3% of respondents, ahead of the Philippines (18.9%), Indonesia (18.3%), Malaysia (12.7%), Cambodia (12.7%), and Singapore (11.1%).

The report highlights Phu Quoc as a standout destination, praised for its pristine beaches and rising international appeal. While Thailand remains a cultural and culinary powerhouse, the survey noted it must improve safety, law enforcement, transport, and diversify tourism products to stay competitive.

Vietnam's appeal lies in its extensive 3,200 km coastline, featuring renowned spots like Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ha Long Bay. Its coastal tourism has benefited from major investments in luxury resorts, hotels, and new international flight routes.

Phu Quoc in particular has received global recognition, ranking third in Travel + Leisure's best Asia-Pacific islands list (after Bali and Koh Samui) and second most beautiful island in Asia by Condé Nast Traveler readers, just behind Bali.

With natural beauty, upgraded infrastructure, and global accolades, Vietnam is cementing itself as a premier beach destination in the region.

A story from Brussels highlights how Vietnamese abroad struggle with slower healthcare systems. Phuong Mai, 49, was shocked to face a six-month wait for an ovarian cyst exam and 18 months for surgery in Belgium, compared to same-day care in Vietnam. She noted higher fees for faster service, which her insurance didn't cover, so she waited.

Her experience reflects broader challenges: a 2023 BioMed Central study found 70% of Asian immigrants in Europe faced healthcare difficulties, while a 2025 Oxford Academic study showed 22% encountered barriers. In the U.S., the issue is cost and complexity. Reports by the Kaiser Family Foundation and LA Times found 84% of immigrants were shocked by expenses and procedures, while Dr. Huynh Wynn Tran's research showed 50–60% were confused by the system.

Unlike Vietnam's direct same-day access, Western systems require booking appointments, navigating insurance, and seeing family doctors before specialists. This often leads to weeks- or months-long waits. Cultural adjustment is key: Vietnamese immigrants may even bring medicine from home.

Dr. Tran advises learning insurance terms, keeping coverage active, knowing in-network doctors, booking online, and translating old records. He stresses preventive care, asking questions, and preparing to describe symptoms in English. Though slower, he says Western systems are safer and more structured.

The contrast reveals how immigrants must adapt not to medical expertise but to systemic and cultural differences in care delivery.