> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 10 Percentage Point Decline in Pell Grant Recipients. Pharma Revenue Up 4x. South Korea Leads in 5G Speeds. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/10-percentage-point-decline-in-pell-grant-recipients-pharma-revenue-up-4x-south-korea-leads-in-5g-speeds/ - Published: 2025-07-17T11:30:47.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-17T11:30:47.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #390 Looks at Pell Grant Recipients, Worldwide Pharmaceutical Revenue, and National 5G Speeds - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Vanakkam**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **🙏** Physicians Regional [Healthcare](https://www.wjhl.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/830526114/physicians-regional-healthcare-system-supports-the-immokalee-foundation-in-workforce-development-initiative/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) System supports The Immokalee Foundation in workforce development initiative. Wabanaki tribes [build ](https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/economic-development/15210-wabanaki-tribes-build-energy-workforce-to-reduce-dependence-on-outside-contractors?ref=newsletters.qs.com)an energy workforce to reduce dependence on outside contractors. German defence firm STARK to open [drone manufacturing](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9qkxnyn2o?ref=newsletters.qs.com) plant in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs. Virginia Partners with Google to launch [AI career training](https://www.ainvest.com/news/virginia-partners-google-train-10-000-ai-2507/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for 10,000 residents. Pakistan and China sign deals to launch joint training programs in construction and[ AI](https://academiamag.com/news/pakistan-and-china-launch-global-skills-partnership/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). University of Southampton opens campus in Gurugram, marking a milestone in [UK-India](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/haryana/uks-southampton-university-opens-campus-in-gurugram/article69819719.ece?ref=newsletters.qs.com) education ties. SchoolAI [launched ](https://www.techbuzznews.com/schoolai-unveils-groundbreaking-ai-native-platform-update-expanding-personalized-learning-at-scale/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)its AI-native platform with “Dot” assistant to expand personalized learning at scale. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** 10 percentage point decline in Pell Grant Recipients **⚕️ Healthcare.** 4x growth in pharmaceutical revenue worldwide **🏭 Advanced Manufacturing.** South Korea leads in 5G speeds Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 10 Percentage Point Decline in Pell Grant Recipients [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeUyLkIdr8cjshQVoSj6D5Wmc4ojOmFI3NlcSdCu-s1DLSiWGss71rlOrme_080-Tre4cbFEUY6i6Mu4Ht1AYLzSi-t01d6SBk7dewz7K-yd2MIKCQWc2zlXJbk0DqQzcu8Lc39Ig?key=3xekALUWmZhk_LhzQ5O9aw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH2DQSBNQNBR8ZGSPCS?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The percentage of undergraduate students receiving[ Pell Grants](https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell?ref=newsletters.qs.com), declined from 40.6% in 2011 to 31.6% in 2022\. The US House has proposed a bill to diminish federal grants for students via the[ "Big Beautiful Bill",](http://r/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) as many other entities are set to receive federal budget cuts. These cuts are also concurrent with the[ federal funding cuts to US universities](https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/13/us/harvard-funding-cuts-government-trump?ref=newsletters.qs.com), raising concerns over higher education costs in the US. ## ⚕️ 4x Growth in Pharmaceutical Revenue Worldwide [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeG03T1lrZGPL-vd6lfvNn_2404_oYYMiod_XvbEf_rr2I3xCXUUW_4B7pfaKVtdrMcuqmqi7EfYY47rQabLJ_W1vyejfYoecBOspqoVcJjJ9gOb3DqPfH9NbUO4R-OYkOB5m99zQ?key=3xekALUWmZhk_LhzQ5O9aw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHAZJ0XWNRB0KJM1BX4?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The worldwide pharmaceutical market revenue significantly increased from $390B in 2001 to $1.6T in 2023\. This upward trend represents growth driven by the popularity of newer drugs such as[ CAR-T therapy](https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/research/car-t-cells?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [weight loss drugs](https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/21/as-obesity-rates-rise-in-the-us-and-worldwide-new-weight-loss-drugs-surge-in-popularity/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). However, this expansion also brings challenges, including the presence of untested drugs[, scarcity or high cost of certain essential products amid supply chain disruptions](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8299364/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). As patents are being dropped on many specialty drugs opens up the [generic drugs market](https://www.newstrail.com/generic-drugs-market-2025-key-influencing-factors-responsible-for-the-expeditious-growth/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), giving rise to increased accessibility as well as quality concerns ## 🏭 South Korea Leads in 5G Speeds [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXct0lRcqYy03SH1LeqEiGX_tsxLUqXz6bUnz7UO4w2-5K9K984gIC6vlpgEpMkkqnxwO4HjrmwrGVGSiC_4nX1R3xiukmc3U06JCI42LUT4jfSWspFPHNnKi_OOAJbBXdE-l4M0?key=3xekALUWmZhk_LhzQ5O9aw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHZAPM6RPIR6QBI996W?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In June 2025, South Korea led in 5G internet speeds at 906.44 Mbps, outpacing Brazil (688.94 Mbps) and the United States (516.01 Mbps). Since [pioneering commercial 5G introduction ](https://www.voanews.com/a/south-korea-to-launch-world-s-first-national-5g-networks-/4860846.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), South Korea’s advanced electronics industry has contributed to its top position with increased amounts of [5G and IoT enabled devices ](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/5g-devices-market/south-korea?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Their[ 5G+ strategy](https://stip.oecd.org/stip/interactive-dashboards/policy-initiatives/2023%2Fdata%2FpolicyInitiatives%2F99991515?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is the government’s initiative to maintain and uplift the network quality and connectivity to have uninterrupted coverage. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com