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Society news — September 8, 2026 - Page 2

Society publications published on September 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

26 publications

  1. SocietyLaborSkillsInfrastructure

    Germany Faces Severe Skilled Worker Shortage by 2029

    A study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) projects a significant shortage of skilled workers in Germany by 2029. The gap is expected to widen from approximately 370,000 in 2025 to 723,000 by the end of 2029. The retail sector is predicted to face the most severe shortage, with around 39,100 unfilled positions. Other affected sectors include childcare and education, social work, healthcare, and electrical installations. The study attributes this trend to an aging population and potential difficulties in attracting foreign workers.
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  2. SocietyBudgetHealthcareWhite-collar

    Hong Kong Radio Station Fined for Non-Compliance with Hourly News and Weather Reports

    A Hong Kong radio station, Commercial Radio Hong Kong's English radio channel AM864, has been fined HK$120,000 for failing to broadcast hourly news and weather reports between May 1, 2022, and April 2, 2026. The Communications Authority (CA) found that the station's non-compliance, lasting over four years, was unacceptable despite minimal listener impact due to the availability of other news sources. The CA ordered the station to strengthen internal monitoring and submit improvement proposals within a month.
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