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HK Latest Jobless Rate Stays at 2.8%
According to the latest labour force statistics (i.e. provisional figures for May - July 2018) released today (August 17) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the se...
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According to the latest labour force statistics (i.e. provisional figures for May - July 2018) released today (August 17) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.8% in May - July 2018, same as that in April - June 2018. The underemployment rate increased from 1.0% in April - June 2018 to 1.1% in May - July 2018.

Commenting on the latest unemployment figures, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong, said labour market remained tight in May - July 2018, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate holding stable at 2.8%. Total employment posted further solid year-on-year growth.

When compared to the preceding three-month period, movements in jobless rates varied across sectors, but were generally small in magnitude. On a year-on-year comparison to net out seasonal fluctuations, the unemployment situation improved across most of the major service sectors, especially so in the retail, information and communications, as well as warehousing and support activities for transportation sectors.

Looking ahead, Dr Law said the labour market should remain tight in the near term riding on the solid growth momentum of the local economy. Nevertheless, as external uncertainties have increased markedly of late, with possible repercussions for export outlook, local economic sentiment and asset markets, the government will stay vigilant to their potential impact on the local labour market.
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