> ## 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. # πŸƒ China’s solar capacity expands sixfold. Employment in Malaysia. Claude tops AI agent benchmarks with nearly 90%. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/chinas-solar-capacity-expands-sixfold-employment-in-malaysia-claude-tops-ai-agent-benchmarks-with-nearly-90/ - Published: 2026-05-06T11:30:55.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-06T11:30:55.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #599 looks at employment status in Malaysia, Chinese solar capacity and AI agent performance benchmarks. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello πŸ‘‹** CBSL and Australia [partner](https://www.themorning.lk/articles/CLnexWN0LEhc8oUk0C5h?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to boost digital financial literacy. NZ Government [Invests](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3895328-566-million-school-upgrade-push-targets-ageing-classrooms-in-nz?ref=newsletters.qs.com) $56.6M to Upgrade Aging School Classrooms. True and Google [launch](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40065861?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI Education Initiative in Thailand. ### Today's Topics **πŸ’Ό Workforce.** Unpaid family worker employment in Malaysia **πŸƒ Green Skills**. Chinese solar capacity increased by nearly sixfold πŸ€– **Artificial Intelligence**. Claude tops AI agent performance benchmarks Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **πŸ’Ό** Unpaid family worker employment in Malaysia ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-4044a95e-bece-46f0-8f3b-791251740ce2.png) Unpaid family workers account for nearly 3% of employment in Malaysia in 2025\. This persists due to family-run[ businesses](https://virtusinterpress.org/CORPORATE-GOVERNANCE-IN-FAMILY-RUN.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in agriculture, retail, and informal sectors where formal wages are less common. Such roles often[ provide economic support without formal contracts or salaries](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305750X24001323?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Structural informality and rural employment patterns sustain this category. The [Shared Prosperity Vision 2030](https://ekonomi.gov.my/sites/default/files/2020-02/Shared%20Prosperity%20Vision%202030.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), led by the Government of Malaysia, aims to formalise and improve job quality. ## πŸƒ Chinese solar capacity increased by nearly sixfold ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-039e45fc-b06d-440f-ad85-590009a0c8a0.png) Solar capacity additions in China increased by 600%, marking a nearly sixfold increase. The sharp rise reflects the rapid scaling of renewable infrastructure, falling solar costs, and [strong policy support](https://chineseclimatepolicy.oxfordenergy.org/book-content/domestic-policies/renewable-power/solar-power/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Large utility-scale projects and [distributed rooftop systems](https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2026/03/no-home-in-the-dark-creating-an-all-inclusive-rooftop-solar-ecosystem-in-china/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=For%20nearly%20three%20decades%2C%20China's,also%20hopped%20on%20the%20bandwagon.) are expanding simultaneously. This growth strengthens energy security while accelerating decarbonisation.[ The 14th Five-Year Plan ](https://www.adb.org/publications/14th-five-year-plan-high-quality-development-prc?ref=newsletters.qs.com)implemented by the Government of China drives renewable capacity expansion. ## πŸ€– Claude tops AI agent performance benchmarks ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-3858e478-9661-4347-9507-61d687cc1e6e.png) AI agent performance in 2026 is led by Claude, with computer use approaching 90% task completion. The high rate reflects stronger reasoning, tool integration, and multi-step task execution compared to other agents. Performance gains show rapid progress in[ autonomous AI systems handling complex workflows](https://vishaluttammane.medium.com/building-autonomous-ai-systems-with-multi-agent-architecture-7a1eb60d53fd?ref=newsletters.qs.com). As accuracy improves, adoption in coding, research, and enterprise tasks is increasing. [Ongoing model development by Anthropic ](https://www.anthropic.com/research/long-running-Claude?ref=newsletters.qs.com)supports advances in agent reliability and capability. --- **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 [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)