News Articles for Mike Ryan

Local universities risk losing much of the income derived from international students if they don't rethink their curriculums and entry requirements, according to the chief of a prominent Asia-Australia business advocacy group.

SPECIAL REPORT: The number of international students coming to Perth has grown strongly over the past four years, but WA is still underperforming, particularly in the university sector.

SPECIAL REPORT: The opening last month of a WA-backed college in China, and the visit this week by a high-powered WA delegation to Indonesia, highlight the state's renewed focus on the multi-billion dollar international education market.

SPECIAL REPORT: Earnings for the state from the powerhouse minerals and energy industries have softened, but agriculture, among other sectors, will create opportunities. Business News also takes an in depth look at Bunbury port, where a big expansion plan needs community backing and solid regional demand growth.

WA's private colleges are finding it tough to bounce back from the once-high $A and perception of the state as an expensive destination.

WA's higher education providers are benefiting from strong growth in Asia, but are facing increased competitive pressure.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA's higher education sector is gearing up for change as the federal government considers major reforms.

THE Western Australian education sector is pinning its hopes on changes to the nation's visa system to help revive growth in the foreign student market.

International educators say they can see light at the end of a very long tunnel.