Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 per cent for the May-to-July period, while the underemployment rate ticked up slightly to 1.7 per cent.
The POD Research Institute reports a 24.2% vacancy rate for judges and judicial officers in 2025, warning that lengthy trial delays at the District Court and Court of First Instance threaten the rule of law and human rights protections.
Recent college graduates face a challenging entry-level job market, with unemployment rates for 22-to-27-year-olds reaching 5.7% in June. While many graduates and some economists blame AI for displacing junior roles, other experts argue remote work or broader economic shifts are responsible.
A university plans to integrate artificial intelligence into 40 percent of its courses by 2030, beginning with a pilot phase in selected subjects where AI adds educational value.
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra faced intense backlash and Supreme Court scrutiny after briefly attempting to halt the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating batch following student protests against CJI Surya Kant.
Eighteen-year-old James Chilimigras has graduated with a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, earning highest honors and potentially becoming the youngest law graduate in Louisiana history.
James 'Jimmy' Chilimigras, 18, graduates with a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, potentially the youngest in Louisiana. He earned highest honors, 5 certificates of concentration, and plans to pursue an LLM in taxation at Northwestern University.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) modified its circular, now allowing NALSAR University of Law's 2026 graduates to enroll as advocates after initially barring them due to a student campaign against CJI Surya Kant's proposed convocation participation.
A report by the Intergenerational Foundation warns that young graduates in England face a ticking timebomb of extreme debt and effective tax rates over 50% under the plan 5 student loan system.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong announced plans to reform its mandatory General Education programme, integrating national education and global perspectives as part of its new 2026-2030 strategic plan under president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming.
A South Korean startup, KOREC, connects South Korean youth facing job shortages with Japanese employers struggling to fill positions. This trend, driven by South Korea's youth unemployment and Japan's aging workforce, is also being adopted by other tech talent placement companies like Wanted Lab and LAPRAS.
India faces a severe youth unemployment crisis as millions of graduates struggle to find quality jobs despite robust economic growth. This mismatch between education and employment is fueling widespread discontent and protests.
Arsenal Women's team undergoes significant changes with seven new signings, including Georgia Stanway, as they aim to win their first Women's Super League title since 2019, driven by a renewed team culture and ambitious squad revamp.
Hong Kong degree graduates' average annual salary growth slowed to a five-year low of 2% in 2025, reaching HK$28,000 monthly, as underemployment hit a record high. Engineering and technology graduates saw earnings drop, with an expert linking this to AI replacing entry-level jobs.
Portage College in Canada has advised Indian students, whose post-graduate work permits were rejected by IRCC, to seek legal advice and retain documents. The college stated it cannot overturn IRCC decisions and is seeking clarification while scheduling a follow-up meeting with student representatives.
Chelsea's new squad under Xabi Alonso could feature more Manchester City academy graduates than their own Cobham alumni, including recent £117m signing Morgan Rogers. This trend is driven by financial incentives, City's successful development model, and Chelsea's past spending and transfer bans.
South Korea's jobless college graduates reached 481,000 in Q2, a five-year high, with young adults most affected. The Ministry of Data and Statistics links the rise to a tightening job market and the Middle East crisis.
Australia has significantly increased visa fees, with some up by 200%, drawing accusations of exploiting international students and permanent residents. Critics argue the move makes Australia less competitive and treats migrants as revenue sources, while the government cites migration management and the value of visas.
Dr. Joel Tan, a Harvard PhD graduate, shared his personal journey of academic rejection in Singapore due to poor high school grades, highlighting how the University of Toronto's chance gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for biology, ultimately leading to his success at Harvard.
Graduates in Gaza struggle with extreme joblessness, exceeding 80%, due to the ongoing war and pre-existing economic issues. Many are forced to accept jobs outside their specializations or seek remote work opportunities.
Graduates from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' aviation maintenance program are entering a strong job market, with many securing employment before or shortly after graduation. The Federal Aviation Administration's A&P certification is highly sought after in an industry facing a significant shortage of skilled mechanics.
The US has escalated tensions with Iran, Donald Trump vowed to hit the country 'hard again tonight.' Australia is still reeling from a nationwide Telstra mobile network outage. In UK politics, Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in a byelection, while New South Wales won the State of Origin decider.
A new study in Frontiers in Education by Dr. Kelechi Ekuma suggests universities must rethink curricula to prepare students for an AI-driven workplace, focusing on critical AI literacy and skills AI struggles to replicate, rather than solely on plagiarism detection.
Taiwan has reinstated the original name for its compulsory five-day military course for graduates, previously known as "patriotic education." The change, effective July 1, aims to bolster awareness of security threats from Beijing.
