> ## 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. # 🏫 Out of School Rates in MENA Low. >100k Solar Jobs in Vietnam. Industry AI Models Lead All Other Sectors. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/out-of-school-rates-in-mena-low-100k-solar-jobs-in-vietnam-industry-ai-models-lead-all-other-sectors/ - Published: 2025-06-25T11:33:13.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-25T11:33:13.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #374 Looks at Mena’s Out of School Rates, Solar PV Jobs in Southeast Asia, and Foundation AI Models. - 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/) [**Halo**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **🏝️** Peter Gilgan investing [$60M ](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/24/3104397/0/en/Peter-Gilgan-investing-60-million-to-build-extraordinary-at-St-Joseph-s-Health-Centre.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to build extraordinary at St. Joseph's Health Centre. Royal Global University launches India’s [first EV skill lab](https://www.syllad.com/royal-global-university-launches-ev-skill-lab-to-power-indias-green-mobility-workforce/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to tackle green mobility skills gap. Simplilearn collaborates with Michigan Engineering Professional Education to launch [generative AI](https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/simplilearn-partners-with-michigan-engineering-professional-education-to-launch-generative-ai-applications-for-leaders-program-302489512.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) applications for leaders program. ASTM International and Nikon AM partner to develop DoD-focused advanced manufacturing [training](https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/latest-additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/astm-international-to-develop-manufacturing-training-program/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) programs. Samsung's SSAFY 2.0 will train 2,000 AI experts yearly for [AI skills.](https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2025/06/25/PA7H56AHQ5HFPFETGMSIDJTAHE/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [IIT Madras](https://www.shiksha.com/news/aviation-iit-madras-to-launch-online-b-s-in-aerospace-engineering-opening-doors-for-remote-learners-blogId-203846?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is launching an online Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. American Student Assistance and Education Strategy Group launch state network for middle school [career exploration](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-student-assistance-and-education-strategy-group-launch-middle-school-career-exploration-impact-and-learning-network-to-provide-model-policies-and-a-singular-vision-for-ensuring-all-middle-schoolers-are-well-positioned-for-302489130.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ### Today's Topics 🏫 **K12 Education.** Out of school rates in MENA lower than global average 🍃 **Green Skills.** \>100K Solar PV jobs in Vietnam 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence.** Industry foundation AI models outpace all other sectors Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🏫 Out of School Rates in MENA Lower Than Global Average [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXepUXu6368PuWbttghau8fUzRRocrRW8tPfrjk3DQmzGah0MyJD3nH55RV_rYSJFJdoC7oOXgitP-Bnsmp0C02YolnAWf96GkkFOe0jqlGiFKIQ9tyi-4Vf48AM0uKaUsYxbgWYlA?key=SuWI-ezPhyte-9WSCSvT2g)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH3A1CCB0ZROY4PNFN6?ref=newsletters.qs.com) MENA's primary out-of-school rates stand at 5.8% for males and 7.5% for females, lower than global averages of 10.4% and 11.3%. Yet, an upwards trend, particularly for girls, due to cultural and economic barriers. [Rising conflicts](https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/5512/Armed-conflicts-in-MENA-region-present-barriers-to-education-that-must-be-addressed?ref=newsletters.qs.com) further hinder access, contributing to over[ 30 million children ](https://www.unicef.org/mena/press-releases/least-30-million-children-out-school-middle-east-and-north-africa?ref=newsletters.qs.com)out of school in the region, as highlighted by UNICEF. [Policies that target the upliftment of young girls’ education](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2593631?ref=newsletters.qs.com) have been highlighted as a key priority of governments of MENA countries. ## 🍃>100K Solar PV Jobs in Vietnam [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/HolonIQ_Solar_PV_employment_across_Southeast_Asia_2023_Thousands_of_Jobs_HCHX9KPPI9VPQOQKNHST.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHX9KPPI9VPQOQKNHST/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Solar PV employment in Southeast Asia has risen overall, led by Vietnam with 105,000 jobs, followed by Malaysia (43,000) and Thailand (24,000). The region is becoming a solar hotspot due to[ decreasing costs](https://solarmagazine.com/southeast-asian-solar-power-surging-costs-drop-below-natural-gas-generation/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and heightened governmental focus with supportive policies like [feed-in tariffs](https://www.adb.org/publications/renewable-energy-investments-and-feed-in-tariffs-firm-level-evidence-from-southeast-asia?ref=newsletters.qs.com), as evidenced by [major solar projects](https://www.saurenergy.asia/the-top-5-largest-solar-projects-in-south-east-asia/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The [ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation](https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ASEAN-Plan-of-Action-for-Energy-Cooperation-APAEC-2016-2025-Phase-II-2021-2025.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), guided by the ASEAN Centre for Energy, aims to further improve this energy transition. ## 🤖 Industry Foundation AI Models Outpace All Other Sectors [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/HolonIQ_Number_of_foundation_models_by_sector_2023_HCHODGCVL0AY62JSXMLY--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHODGCVL0AY62JSXMLY?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Foundation model development increased significantly in 2023, with industry leading at 108 models, significantly outpacing academia's 28\. This trend highlights AI's increasing ubiquity and the growing adoption of industry-led models due to their [versatility](https://serenitystar.ai/blog/foundational-models?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and lower costs. [New AI firms](https://blog.aidetic.in/the-top-10-foundational-model-startups-a118ef265592?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are fueling competition, amid plans for [major acquisitions by top tech players](https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-is-reportedly-considering-the-acquisition-of-perplexity-ai-150012746.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) integrating these models into diverse workflows, as seen with [NVIDIA's platform for physical AI](https://www.marktechpost.com/2025/01/06/nvidia-ai-introduces-cosmos-world-foundation-model-wfm-platform-to-advance-physical-ai-development/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Future ethical AI development will be guided by emerging global governance frameworks, such as those[ proposed by the G7.](https://www.ey.com/en%5Fgl/insights/ai/g7-ai-principles-and-code-of-conduct?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Beyond%20addressing%20concerns%20over%20potential,to%20address%20global%20challenges%20%28e.g.%2C) --- **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