🎓 South Korean University Lecturers Down 5%. Japan Leads in Solar Energy Usage. Supply Chain Tops Manufacturing Priorities.

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🎓 Higher Education. South Korean university lecturers declined by nearly 5%🍃 Green Skills. Japan used nearly 80 GW of solar energy
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Enhanced supply chain manufacturing was the top priority in the manufacturing industry

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🎓 South Korean University Lecturers Declined by Nearly 5%

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The number of South Korean university lecturers declined by nearly 5% from 2021 to 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges in the teaching sector. Teaching is losing its appeal due to lowering educational standards, rising dropout rates, and unfavourable working conditions. Even top-tier students are increasingly abandoning teacher-training programmes, citing static wages and limited career prospects. The concentration of resources and prestige in the capital further draws talent away from non-capital regions, causing a brain drain. To counter this, the government is planning to decentralise higher education to improve standards and attract faculty nationwide.

🍃 Japan Used Nearly 80 GW of Solar Energy

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Solar capacity ranges widely across major markets, with Japan leading at nearly 80GW and Germany close behind at 67GW. Switzerland’s lower output reflects limited land availability and slower permitting for large solar parks. Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Italy are rapidly scaling rooftop systems as installation costs fall. These patterns align with broader clean energy investment momentum. Expansion is guided by national renewable deployment targets administered by energy ministries.

🏭 Enhanced Supply Chain Manufacturing Was the Top Priority in the Manufacturing Industry

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Globally in 2024, manufacturing firms prioritized enhancing supply chain visibility, with 55 percent citing it as a top goal, followed by faster product launches and greater supply chain agility.Enhancing supply chain visibility allows manufacturers to track materials and processes more accurately, reducing delays and improving overall operational efficiency. Environmental concerns also gained traction, as many companies are shifting to sustainable alternatives. It highlights how firms are balancing competitiveness with increased focus on sustainability and green practices as advised by the IFRS . 

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