Census and Statistics Department
Jobless rate at 2.8% in May-June 2023
Jobless rate at 2.8% in May-June 2023
The number of unemployed people dropped by 1,900 compared to April-June.
Population up 2.1% as residents return from overseas
About 170,000 residents who were staying abroad have returned.
SME’s business outlook softens in May
The tighter financial conditions will affect business sentiment in the near future.
Value of Hong Kong's exports, imports to mainland down in Q1
Total exports to the mainland is 31.1% lower in value compared with Q1 2022.
Hong Kong sees exports rise 1.1% in April
Total exports of goods stood at $389b.
Port cargo throughput decreased 14.3% YoY
The total throughput recorded was 213.7 million tonnes.
January exports rise 18.4% YoY
The total goods exports valued at $459.5b.
HK manufacturing's production index edges up 5.6% YoY in Q2
Meanwhile, its corresponding producer price index also increased by 2.7%.
Inflation rate speeds by 3.7% in July
The government attributed this to the low-base effect.
Hong Kong exports rise 26.1% in June
Its total imports also went up 25.6% in the same month.
Hong Kong’s population slips 1.2% in mid-2021
There are now 7.39 million individuals in the city.
Businesses sustain optimism in July: C&SD
This is driven by the “vibrant” external demand and stabilised COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong.
Business receipts up nearly 10% ending eight quarters of decline
This is thanks to the contained epidemic situation, as well as Hong Kong’s economic recovery.
Inflation rate picks up 0.7% in June
But at a slower pace compared to 1% in May.
Hong Kong exports rise by 17.7% in May
Its total import also climbed 20.1%.
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