💼 China Leads Asia’s Labour Force. Asia Pacific’s Industry 4.0 Share Nears 25%.Top Biotech and Pharma Companies.

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💼 Workforce. China had the highest labour force in Asia
⚕️ Health Skills. Eli Lilly led global biotech and pharma market in 2023
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Asia Pacific’s industry 4.0 market share reached nearly 25%

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💼 China Had the Highest Labour Force in Asia

China leads Asia’s labour force with nearly 800M workers. The data highlights Asia’s concentration of working age populations in emerging economies and export led growth. This trend parallels workforce shifts into green industries and technology roles across the region, as seen in rising student demand for digital and engineering programs. The World Bank’s Human Capital Project continues guiding countries on strengthening workforce productivity and skills development.

⚕️ Eli Lilly Led Global Biotech and Pharma Market in 2023

In 2023, Eli Lilly led the global biotech and pharmaceutical market, with a market capitalization approaching $500B. The figures show strong growth, which is driven by a high demand for treatment in oncology, immunology and hyperglycemia. This momentum aligns with workforce expansion in biomanufacturing and rising student interest in biotechnology programs. Countries are also boosting sector capacity through innovation funding and government initiatives.

🏭 Asia Pacific’s Industry 4.0 Market Share Reached Nearly 25%

Industry 4.0 which is the integration of smart manufacturing is reshaping global production through data analytics and connected machines. North America holds the largest share of the Industry 4.0 market at 37%, followed by Europe at 32% and Asia Pacific at 23%. There is a strong adoption of automation and industrial IoT across advanced economies. This mirrors workforce demand for robotics technicians and digital engineering skills, and growing student enrolment in mechatronics programs.

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