> ## 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. # šŸ’¼ UK employment above 70%. Animal healthcare continues to expand. Singapore's semiconductor power. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/uk-employment-above-70-animal-healthcare-continues-to-expand-singapores-semiconductor-power/ - Published: 2026-05-29T16:34:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-08T07:02:07.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #617 looks at employment in the UK, animal healthcare market and Singaporeā€™s manufacturing industry output. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello šŸ‘‹** TSC [rolls out](https://educationnews.co.ke/tsc-rolls-out-nationwide-ict-integration-training-for-jss-teachers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) nationwide ICT integration training for JSS teachers. Pearson[ launches](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearson-launches-ai-modules-to-address-ai-readiness-gap-between-higher-education-and-work-302784604.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI modules to address "AI Readiness" gap between higher education and work. OpenAI Foundation puts [$250M](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/openai-foundation-puts-250m-behind-ai-jobs-skills-and-economic-security-work?ref=newsletters.qs.com) behind AI jobs, skills, and economic security work. ### Today's Topics **šŸ’¼ Workforce.** Employment in the UK above 70% āš•ļø **Health Skills**. Asia Pacific accounted for quarter of the global animal healthcare market šŸ­ **Advanced Manufacturing**. Semiconductors lead Singaporeā€™s MIO value Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **šŸ’¼** Employment in the UK above 70% ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-02c2829e-8cb3-46f3-bfb0-4bd9e67752a5.png) Employment rates remained above 70% across every UK region in 2025, with England leading at 75%. The consistently high figures indicate a [relatively stable labour market despite weaker economic growth and elevated living costs](https://www.economicsobservatory.com/whats-happening-with-uk-wages-and-employment?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Strong demand across healthcare,and professional services has supported workforce participation and consumer activity throughout the country. The UK Governmentā€™s [Back to Work Plan](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and-jobseekers-allowance-jsa-back-to-work-schemes?ref=newsletters.qs.com), led by the Department for Work and Pensions, aims to reduce economic inactivity and expand long term employment opportunities. ## āš•ļø Asia Pacific accounted for quarter of the global animal healthcare market ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-6dc3fd99-71c1-4640-9838-454037c83483.png) North America and Europe accounted for over 60% of the global animal healthcare market in 2025, while Asia Pacific represented a further quarter of the global share. The concentration in Western markets reflects high pet ownership, and stronger consumer spending on [companion animal care](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/companion-animal-welfare?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and insurance services. Asia Pacificā€™s growth is being driven by [expanding livestock industries in China](https://globaltribune.net/chinas-livestock-sector-strengthens-domestic-production-as-meat-imports-moderate-usda-report-2026?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [India.](https://www.taas.in/Upload/Publications/638521847971839850.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The [EU Animal Health Strategy](https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/animal-health/eu-animal-health-strategy-2007-2013%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com), led by the European Commission, supports disease prevention and sustainable livestock management across member states. ## šŸ­ Semiconductors lead Singaporeā€™s MIO value ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-6e1c2b1d-7247-4b0f-aa38-7459401a381b.png) Semiconductors and components accounted for over 40% of Singaporeā€™s manufacturing output in 2023, more than double the share of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. [Strong demand for AI infrastructure](https://asianbusinessreview.com/news/singapore-captures-99-southeast-asia-ai-infrastructure-funding?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and advanced consumer electronics has increased investment in chip manufacturing and precision engineering facilities across the country. Singaporeā€™s [Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 ](https://file.go.gov.sg/rie-2025-handbook.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com)strategy, led by the Singapore government, supports semiconductor development and advanced manufacturing capabilities. --- **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. 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