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Jobless rate rises to 3.1% in August–October period

The number of jobless individuals rose by 800.

Jobless rate rises to 3.1% in August–October period

The number of jobless individuals rose by 800.

Diffusion index climbs to 42.3 in October

Thanks to easing financial conditions and initiative to boost the business environment.

Retail sales value fall to $29.6b in September

Most retail outlet types recorded a sales decline.

Exports value eases to 4.7% YoY in September

In August, exports value rose 6.4% YoY.

Jobless rate holds steady at 3% 

The number of jobless individuals however dropped by 1,700.

Diffusion index inches up to 41.6 in September

The one-month ahead outlook DI on business receipts rose to 47.

Unemployment rate steady at 3%

The underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.2%.

Manufacturing industrial productions increase by 0.7% in Q2

The sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities increased by 1.5%. 

Construction works' gross value up 2.3% in Q2

The private sector fell by 2.4%, whilst public sector rose by 22.6%.

Diffusion index slips to 41.3 in August

However, the one-month ahead outlook DI on business receipts was 45.4. 

Retail records 11.9% decrease in business receipts in Q2

Changing consumption patterns continues to be a major challenge.

Exports value climbs 13.1% in July

There were significant gains in electrical machinery.

Unemployment rate stands at 3%

There were 117,800 unemployed people between May and July.