> ## 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. # 💼 China Leads Asia’s Labour Force. Asia Pacific’s Industry 4.0 Share Nears 25%. Top Biotech and Pharma Companies. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/china-leads-asias-labour-force-asia-pacifics-industry-4-0-share-nears-25-top-biotech-and-pharma-companies/ - Published: 2025-11-20T12:40:07.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-21T09:19:15.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #480 Looks at Labour Force in Asia, Top Biotech and Pharma Companies, and Global Industry 4.0 Market Share. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Selamat 👋](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) University Of Gloucestershire to [fund](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/university-of-gloucestershire-secures-ofs-funding-for-new-futuresim-immersive-learning-center?ref=newsletters.qs.com) future sim immersive learning center. HSU secures [£2.14M](https://www.hsu.ac.uk/hsu-secures-capital-funding-bid/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in capital funding to expand its clinical training facilities and address healthcare workforce shortages. UK Powers up [green careers](https://oxfordcentre.uk/resources/environmental-agriculture/renewable-energy-training-uk-skills-bootcamps-for-a-green-career/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with fully funded renewable energy bootcamps. [$100M](https://pulse2.com/the-partner-companies-over-100-million/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)\+ to strengthen skills, tech, and opportunity across advanced manufacturing. $113.6M [investment](https://www.miragenews.com/113-6m-investment-fuels-skills-and-training-1574367/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) boosts skills and training. OpenAI [launches](https://thejournal.com/articles/2025/11/19/openai-unveils-chatgpt-for-teachers.aspx?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Free AI Teaching Assistant for Schools. The University of Washington launched AI@UW, a [$10M](https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-washington-announces-10m-ai-initiative?ref=newsletters.qs.com) initiative to expand AI literacy and resources. ### Today's Topics 💼 **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% Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 💼 China Had the Highest Labour Force in Asia [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-8a3d72cb-5e75-45f0-9a54-13e335782fb2.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHQ7UGWKUO1QABHXTAK?ref=newsletters.qs.com) China leads [Asia’s labour force](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/07/what-we-learned-about-the-future-of-work-in-asia-at-amnc25-and-other-trends-in-jobs-and-skills-this-month/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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 ](https://www.acesawards.com/aces-circle/corporate-sustainability-awards/top-green-companies-in-asia?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and technology roles across the region, as seen in rising student demand for digital and engineering programs. The World Bank’s [Human Capital Project](https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/human-capital?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continues guiding countries on strengthening workforce productivity and skills development. ## ⚕️ Eli Lilly Led Global Biotech and Pharma Market in 2023 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-f7cfd836-b07f-414d-a8e7-dc3a50758596.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH02K30208OR6SACBGF?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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](https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/48/Supplement%5F1/S181/157569/9-Pharmacologic-Approaches-to-Glycemic-Treatment?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This momentum aligns with workforce expansion in [biomanufacturing](https://www.advancedtech.com/blog/future-of-biology-in-manufacturing/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-6b24665b-3cd9-404a-9ad1-7afe91b98832.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHWN2OMCBG65XVK823X?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Industry 4.0](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/industry-4-0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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](https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/topics/industrial-iot/what-is-industrial-iot.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) across advanced economies. This mirrors workforce demand for [robotics technicians](https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-does-robotics-technician-do?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and digital engineering skills, and growing student enrolment in mechatronics programs. --- **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? 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