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The Research Triangle region is showing strong job growth and falling unemployment, outperforming much of the nation. Economists credit the area's universities, biotech sector, and steady population growth for the economic strength.
A small South Korean town that hadn't welcomed a newborn in nearly two decades just celebrated the arrival of baby Yong-jun. His birth brings fresh hope to a community fighting population decline while the nation's fertility rate climbs for the first time in years.
Japan's foreign resident population hit an all-time high of 4.12 million in 2025, growing nearly 10% in just one year. The milestone reflects the country's evolving openness and the success of programs to create a more welcoming environment for international communities.
Australian koalas are rebuilding their genetic health after a devastating population crash nearly wiped them out. Scientists studying 418 koalas found that rapid population growth is helping restore genetic diversity through natural DNA mixing.
A new report shows how immigrants are filling critical labor gaps and driving economic growth in Michigan, offering a roadmap to reverse the state's population decline. The findings highlight real solutions to workforce shortages affecting healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.
Two Virginia counties with century-long growth streaks would be losing population today without immigrants. New data reveals immigration is powering nearly 90% of the state's population growth and keeping its economy humming.