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- 1US Housing Faces 300,000 Unfilled Skilled Trades Jobs●Skilled Trades Shortage Hits Housing: 300,000 Unfilled Jobs - News and Statistics
The US housing sector is short roughly 300,000 skilled trades workers, according to new statistics from IndexBox. The shortage of electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other construction workers is constraining homebuilding at a time when housing supply remains tight, pushing up labor costs and delaying projects. Industry analysts point to an aging workforce and too few apprentices entering the trades as key drivers of the gap.
- 2China's August 28 Property Policy: One Month Later▼August 28 New Policy 1-Month Review: Same-Day Sold-Out Properties & Premium Scramble Buying – Is Key City Real Estate Market Rebounding?
A month after the August 28 housing policy measures, reviews of their impact are drawing attention. Reports say some new property developments sold out on launch day, with premium projects triggering scramble buying among purchasers in major cities. Commentators are debating whether the flurry of activity marks a genuine rebound in the key-city real estate market or a short-lived burst of pent-up demand following the policy easing.
- 3Qualcomm and Apple renew global chip licensing deal from 2027●Qualcomm has renewed its global licensing agreement with Apple, which will take effect on 1 April 2027. Source: TahawulT
Qualcomm has renewed its global licensing agreement with Apple, with the new terms set to take effect on 1 April 2027. The deal ensures Apple can continue using Qualcomm chip technology, likely covering modem components, after the current arrangement expires. The extension, reported by TahawulTech, signals continued cooperation between the two companies despite Apple's ongoing efforts to develop its own in-house modem technology.