Hong Kong’s January-March unemployment eases to 3.1%

Published Mon, Apr 24, 2023 · 07:04 PM
    • “The labour market should improve further alongside the continued revival of domestic economic activities and inbound tourism,” the Hong Kong government said.
    • “The labour market should improve further alongside the continued revival of domestic economic activities and inbound tourism,” the Hong Kong government said. PHOTO: REUTERS

    HONG Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased to 3.1 per cent in the January to March period, improving for the eleventh consecutive quarter as economic activity continued to pick up, the government said on Monday (Apr 24).

    In the December to February period, the unemployment rate stood at 3.3 per cent.

    “The labour market should improve further alongside the continued revival of domestic economic activities and inbound tourism,” the government said. REUTERS

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