> ## 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. # 🎓 Philippines Leads with STEM Students. Elderly Employment Rises In Singapore. India Sees Decline In Nuclear Energy. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/philippines-leads-with-stem-students-elderly-employment-rises-in-singapore-india-sees-decline-in-nuclear-energy/ - Published: 2025-09-03T11:43:53.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-03T11:43:52.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #424 Looks at the International STEM Students, Employed Elderly Population in Singapore, and Nuclear Energy Generation in India. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Nǐ hǎo** ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com)🏮 The UK government names providers to fund a [£8M](https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4518422/government-names-providers-deliver-8m-warm-homes-skills-programme?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Warm homes skills program. [Nashville State & VUMC](https://tntribune.com/nashville-state-vumc-partnership-continues-to-fast-track-surgical-support-careers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) fast-track surgical support careers with 12-week training. Microsoft South Africa trains over 1 million people in [AI skills](https://iafrica.com/microsoft-south-africa-trains-over-1-million-people-in-ai-skills-launches-free-ai-navigator-platform/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and launches free AI navigator platform. Tata Engineering and Arizona State University [partner](https://cxotoday.com/press-release/tata-consulting-engineers-and-arizona-state-university-partner-to-strengthen-semiconductor-workforce-development/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to strengthen semiconductor workforce development. ### Today's Topics **🎓 Higher Education.** The Philippines had the highest number of STEM students **⚕️ Health Skills.** Increase in the working elderly population in Singapore 🍃 **Green Skills.** Nuclear energy generation declined in India Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **🎓 The** Philippines Had the Highest Number of STEM Students [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/09/data-src-image-2db72909-a4ae-48f6-a204-bdb54980c609.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH0JFG0P55EXMX9L6J0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, the Philippines led with 74 international students in STEM, while the US, Germany, and Russia also hosted strong cohorts above 50\. These numbers reflect a global drive toward science and technology skills, as students increasingly seek opportunities in countries with [advanced research ecosystems](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05281-1?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The trend highlights the role of international mobility in building such as the [UN Talent Pipeline](https://careers.un.org/talentpipeline/home?language=en&ref=newsletters.qs.com) for innovation. Policies such as the [US STEM OPT](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt?ref=newsletters.qs.com) extension aim to retain global graduates and strengthen national competitiveness. ## **⚕️** Increase in the Working Elderly Population in Singapore [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/09/data-src-image-ae038fbf-5fdb-4135-852d-d1f34460f04f.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH0JFG0P55EXMX9L6J0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The share of employed elderly in Singapore has risen from just 1.9% in 1970 to 8.8% in 2022, showing a steady increase over the past five decades. This trend reflects both longer life expectancy and policies encouraging seniors to remain [economically active](https://www.unescwa.org/sd-glossary/population-economically-active-population-inhabitants?ref=newsletters.qs.com). It also highlights shifting workforce dynamics, where older workers bring experience and stability alongside younger generations. [Singapore’s Retirement and Re-employment Act ](https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/re-employment-retirement-singapore?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=This%20means%20that%20employers%20must,hours%20or%20less%20per%20week;)supports extended participation, ensuring inclusive and resilient labor markets. ## 🍃Nuclear Energy Generation Declined in India [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/09/data-src-image-7036a46f-0750-4c06-88bf-d750b4023fec.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH7399O673NHHVWG52A?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Nuclear energy accounted for only 3.3% of global electricity in 2024, a level nearly unchanged over the past decade. This contrasts with renewables, which have rapidly scaled due to falling costs and supportive policies. Still, nuclear remains vital for decarbonization. The [International Atomic Energy Agency](https://www.iaea.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is pushing initiatives such as “[Atoms4NetZero”](https://www.iaea.org/atoms4netzero?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand safe nuclear deployment alongside renewables. --- **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)