The document discusses higher education trends globally. It notes that education is a $4.5 trillion industry, second only to healthcare. Private sector investment in education is growing due to its impact on business performance and talent development. Transnational education programs, where students can earn degrees from foreign universities in their home countries, are also increasing rapidly through partnerships between countries and universities. The top locations for these programs include Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong which have established education hubs with multiple university partners.