> ## 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. # 🏫 Mandatory Education by Country. 200K Sustainable Job Postings. Growth in AI Skills. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/mandatory-education-by-country-200k-sustainable-job-postings-growth-in-ai-skills/ - Published: 2025-03-31T11:30:55.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-08T06:20:54.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #312 Looks at Compulsory Education Duration in APAC, Sustainable Job Postings by Country, and Growth of AI Skills Added by LinkedIn Members. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts ✉️ Four New Skills Newsletters! [****AI & Digital Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/ai-digital-skills/)****,** [****Advanced Manufacturing**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/advanced-manufacturing/)****,** [****Green Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/green-skills/), and [****Health Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/health-skills/) [**Yia sas**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=In%20its%20modern%20form%2C%20Greek,countries%20of%20the%20Greek%20diaspora.) 🏛️ Tata Power earns[ NCVET Recognition](https://solarquarter.com/2025/03/30/tata-power-earns-ncvet-recognition-to-boost-green-energy-skilling-initiatives/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to advance skill development in the green energy sector. Laservall [invests $300M in Hong Kong](https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4703199-laservall-announces-300-million-investment-expands-rd-in-hong-kongs-advanced-manufacturing-sector?ref=newsletters.qs.com), expands R&D in advanced manufacturing. The EU to allocate [$1.4B for AI, cybersecurity, and digital skills](https://www.silicon.co.uk/e-management/skills/eu-to-invest-e1-3bn-in-ai-cybersecurity-digital-skills-606065?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The European Union and UNICEF launched a [program](https://www.unicef.org/uganda/press-releases/european-union-and-unicef-launch-assistance-programme-support-girls-secondary?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to support girls' secondary education in Uganda. Saviour Education Abroad launches a [mobile-first IELTS platform](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/saviour-education-abroad-launches-all-about-ielts-indias-most-affordable-expert-led-ielts-prep-platform/amp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for Indian students aiming to study abroad. ### Today's Topics **🏫** **K12\.** Philippines had the highest compulsory education duration within APAC **🍃 Green Skills.** UK Accounts for 200K+ sustainable job postings **🤖 Artificial Intelligence. >**300% Growth in LinkedIn members' AI skills Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🏫 Philippines Had the Highest Compulsory Education Duration Within APAC [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeykaCUg_O1C2nc-ljoCAVtMCMzlz9--EZXVHp4epPFFaBxXRU47AO5eOwxRtGQmBXn1P8YKc-kZ0wMA3c2z7lVrUn5e1hEh8QJrcgblHnCVuy3uxj5BEsdvvqUlxsm_QrCccU_Mg?key=VJo1d73FZIPqRlokTsEa1ea6)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHZS94GGVIMARX7ATNN/Duration-of-compulsory-education-in-APAC-region-by-country%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, the Philippines had the highest compulsory education duration, while Myanmar and Bangladesh had the lowest at five years. Governments implemented policies to extend schooling, with Indonesia aiming for 12 years under [SDG-aligned](https://educationoutloud.org/project/engagement-realise-12-year-compulsory-quality-education-marginalised-groups?ref=newsletters.qs.com) reforms and Mongolia leveraging [ADB funding](https://www.adb.org/news/adb-orchlon-school-sign-13-5-million-loan-mongolia-first-internationally-certified-green-campus?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to enhance learning outcomes. Bangladesh aims to expand mandatory schooling from Class 5 to 8 under the [National Education Policy](https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/reimagining-primary-and-compulsory-education-bangladesh-3611196?ref=newsletters.qs.com). These initiatives underscored efforts to bridge disparities through systemic reforms and improved learning environments. ## 🍃 UK Accounts for 200K+ Sustainable Job Postings [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfYfJPLybLkEsXDt9XGYTAa6Ym_UmEEUsDo_hj3P6S3Bk56Ym2lG0HRoS7nWaosc75rmb7ezIHB868fWi_Ufb2ec-UmwcjNMbRwxmLtEVtUZFhzLmJVEZYoPSvYGHLRJo01gbHskg?key=VJo1d73FZIPqRlokTsEa1ea6)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHY4BXYB2LDF5D98YXK/Number-of-sustainable-job-postings-by-country%252C-2023-%28Thousands-of-Job-Postings%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, the UK recorded 229,000 sustainable job postings, followed by Germany with 60,500 and France with 16,500\. The UK's strong demand is supported by its [Green Jobs Taskforce](https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/green-jobs-taskforce?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [Net Zero Strategy,](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aiming to create 2M green jobs by 2030 through targeted training and apprenticeships. Germany’s [Climate Action Programme](https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/issues/climate-action?ref=newsletters.qs.com) promotes green skills through vocational education reforms, while [France’s Skills Investment Plan](https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/france-investing-upskilling-and-sustainable-employment-young-and-unemployed-0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) supports reskilling and job placement in sustainable sectors. ## 🤖 300% Growth in LinkedIn Members' AI skills [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXet2Bh2hg2KReSvwOCosRcLXaLVOE70wM2fzosyneW8UeqEEQYvY8P36qgfCjH56F0AdHysvdxJHLZ9i_9Y4X-jZ6xrqNh4XJlhr30j3GDPqfLS8gQn2XJPTCqvCQafDC_ygIEX5Q?key=VJo1d73FZIPqRlokTsEa1ea6)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH53C8TU0KVHKVIR4KV/Fastest-growing-AI-related-skills-added-to-LinkedIn-member-profiles%252C-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, “question answering” was the fastest-growing AI related skill on LinkedIn, rising by 332%, followed by classification, recommender systems, and computer vision. This trend reflects a growing global demand for applied AI skills. Governments are responding through initiatives like the[ EU’s Digital Education Action Plan](https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/action-plan?ref=newsletters.qs.com), the [UK’s National AI Strategy](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-ai-strategy?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and India’s [AIFORALL](https://ai-for-all.in/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#/home#auth), which focuses on AI workforce development through public investment in training, education, and digital upskilling. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?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