Core Insights - Australia's unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.5% in September 2025, marking the highest level since November 2021 [1] - The number of employed individuals rose by 0.1% month-on-month and approximately 1.3% year-on-year, reaching 14.64 million [1] - The number of unemployed individuals increased by about 5.2% month-on-month and 12.6% year-on-year, totaling 684,000 [1] Employment Data Summary - Seasonally adjusted employment figures show a month-on-month increase of 0.1% and a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.5%, totaling 14.647 million [1] - The number of unemployed individuals rose by about 0.6% month-on-month and 8.2% year-on-year, amounting to 661,500 [1] - Monthly working hours increased by 0.5% month-on-month, while the underemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 5.9% [1] Labor Participation Insights - The labor participation rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 67%, slightly below the historical high of 67.2% recorded at the beginning of the year [1] - In September, there was an addition of 34,000 unemployed individuals and an increase of 15,000 employed individuals [1]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.9% in August, down 1.4 percentage points from July and 0.1 percentage points from the same month last year [1] - The labor force participation rate rose to 65.1% in August, higher than 60.7% in July and 64.8% a year ago, indicating increased activity in the labor market [1] - The number of unemployed individuals fell to 2.03 million in August, a decrease of 560,000 from the previous month and 40,000 from the same period last year [1] Group 2 - The services sector employed the most individuals, with 30.81 million jobs in August, accounting for 61.5% of total employment; agriculture and industry accounted for 20.4% and 18.1%, respectively [1] - Employment in agriculture, forestry, construction, and fisheries showed significant growth both year-on-year and month-on-month [1] - The underemployment rate improved to 10.7% in August, down from 14.8% in July and 11.2% a year ago, indicating better job quality [1] Group 3 - The youth unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 to 24 dropped to 11.7% in August, a decrease of 6.4 percentage points from July and lower than the 12.0% recorded last year [1]

Core Viewpoint - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong remains stable at 3.7% for the period from June to August 2025, with slight increases in underemployment rates in certain sectors [1] Employment Statistics - Total employment increased to 3.6806 million, up by approximately 9,300 individuals - The total labor force rose to 3.8316 million, an increase of about 15,400 individuals - The number of unemployed individuals increased to 151,000, up by around 6,000 - The underemployment figure rose to 59,400, an increase of about 4,200 [1] Sector Performance - The unemployment rate varied across industries, with increases noted in the catering services and manufacturing sectors - Conversely, the construction and professional/business services sectors experienced a decline in unemployment rates - Underemployment rates rose in the catering services and arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors, while the building decoration, repair, and maintenance sector saw a decrease [1] Government Response - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Sun Yuhan, indicated that while employment conditions will continue to be influenced by the operational status of specific industries, the stable growth of Hong Kong's economy and various government measures aimed at enhancing economic momentum and boosting consumption will support overall labor demand [1]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate for June to August 2025 remains unchanged at 3.7%, compared to the previous three months [1] - The total employment increased by approximately 9,300 people, rising from 3,671,300 to 3,680,600 [1] - The total labor force also increased by about 15,400, from 3,816,200 to 3,831,600 [1] Group 2 - The number of unemployed individuals rose by approximately 6,000, from 145,000 to 151,000 [1] - The underemployment rate increased from 1.4% to 1.6% during the same period [1] - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Sun Yuhan, noted that the employment situation will continue to be influenced by the operating conditions of individual industries [2]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased slightly from 3.5% to 3.7% between April-June 2025 and May-July 2025, according to the latest labor statistics [1] - Total employment rose by approximately 14,000 from 3,657,300 to 3,671,300 during the same period, while the total labor force increased by about 22,700 from 3,793,500 to 3,816,200 [1] - The number of unemployed individuals increased from 136,200 to 145,000, an increase of about 8,800, and the number of underemployed rose from 52,600 to 55,200, an increase of approximately 2,600 [1] Group 2 - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Sun Yuhan, noted that the rise in unemployment is partly due to fresh graduates and school leavers entering the labor market [2] - Sun Yuhan expressed optimism that the continuous growth of the Hong Kong economy would create more job opportunities for new entrants to the labor market [2] - Government measures aimed at promoting economic growth, boosting consumer sentiment, and attracting investment are expected to support overall labor demand [2]

Core Insights - Australia's unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, reflecting a 0.1 percentage point decline [1] - The number of employed individuals in Australia increased by approximately 0.2% month-on-month and 1.8% year-on-year, reaching 14.6414 million [1] - The number of unemployed individuals decreased by about 1.5% month-on-month but increased by 3.1% year-on-year, totaling 649,000 [1] Employment Data Summary - The monthly hours worked increased by 0.3%, while the underemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 5.9% [1] - Trend data indicates that the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2%, with a month-on-month employment increase of approximately 0.2% [1] - Year-on-year employment growth was 2%, aligning with the population growth rate [1] Employment Composition - Full-time employment rose by 60,000 in July, contributing positively to overall employment growth [1] - Part-time employment saw a decrease of 36,000, which negatively impacted the total employment figures [1] - The labor statistics supervisor noted that the employment growth rate has been declining in recent months despite being higher than the population growth rate for most of the past year [1]

Core Insights - Australia's unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, reflecting a 0.1 percentage point drop [1] - The number of employed persons increased by approximately 0.2% month-on-month and 1.8% year-on-year, reaching 14.6414 million [1] - The number of unemployed persons decreased by about 1.5% month-on-month but increased by 3.1% year-on-year, totaling 649,000 [1] Employment Data Summary - The monthly hours worked increased by 0.3%, and the underemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 5.9% [1] - Trend data shows the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2%, with a month-on-month employment increase of about 0.2% and a 1% rise in unemployed persons [1] - Monthly hours worked saw a slight increase of approximately 0.1%, with the underemployment rate unchanged at 5.9% [1] Employment Composition - Full-time employment rose by 60,000 in July, while part-time employment fell by 36,000, impacting overall employment growth [1] - Over the past year, the year-on-year growth in employment numbers has consistently outpaced population growth, although recent months have shown a decline in employment growth [1] - The year-on-year employment growth in July was 2%, aligning with the population growth rate [1]

Group 1 - The overall unemployment rate in Macau for Q2 2025 remains at 1.9%, while the local resident unemployment rate is stable at 2.5% compared to Q1 2025 [1][2] - The total employment population is reported at 372,700, with local residents employed at 281,600, showing a slight increase of 900 and 1,400 respectively from Q1 2025 [1] - The median monthly income for the total employment population decreased by 1,000 MOP to 17,800 MOP, while the local residents' median monthly income fell by 1,500 MOP to 20,000 MOP, attributed to high comparative bases from bonuses in Q1 2025 [1] Group 2 - The employment population decreased by 300 and local residents' employment decreased by 600 compared to the previous period, with a total of 37,270 and 28,160 respectively [2] - Among the unemployed residents, 7,300 individuals were primarily from the retail, construction, and gaming sectors, with new job seekers increasing their share of the unemployed to 11.0% [2] - The total labor force, including residents working in Macau and those residing outside, is estimated at 486,700, reflecting an increase of 200 from the previous period [2]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong for the period from April to June 2025 is 3.5%, unchanged from the previous period [1] - The underemployment rate remains stable at 1.4% during the same timeframe [1] - Total employment decreased from 3,664,700 to 3,657,300, a reduction of approximately 7,400 individuals [1] Group 2 - The total labor force also declined from 3,800,500 to 3,793,500, a decrease of about 7,000 individuals [1] - The number of unemployed individuals (not seasonally adjusted) is reported at 136,200, which is similar to the previous figure of 135,800 [1] - The number of underemployed individuals decreased from 53,600 to 52,600, a reduction of about 1,000 [1] Group 3 - The unemployment rates across different industries showed varied changes, with declines noted in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors, as well as in professional and business services [1] - Conversely, increases were observed in the construction and food service sectors [1] - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare indicated that the trends in unemployment rates will differ across industries due to ongoing transformations [2]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased from 3.4% to 3.5% between February-April 2025 and March-May 2025, respectively [1] - The underemployment rate also rose from 1.3% to 1.4% during the same period [1] - Total employment decreased by approximately 12,400 individuals, from 3,677,100 to 3,664,700 [1] - The total labor force declined by about 6,000, from 3,806,500 to 3,800,500 [1] - The number of unemployed individuals increased by around 6,400, from 129,400 to 135,800 [1] - The number of underemployed individuals rose by approximately 6,000, from 47,600 to 53,600 [1] Group 2 - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare noted that the slight increase in the unemployment rate reflects ongoing uncertainties in the external environment and changes in consumer behavior [2] - The labor market may be further impacted by the influx of new graduates and school leavers in the coming months [2] - Despite these challenges, the local economy is expected to grow by 2% to 3% this year, supported by a record number of local and foreign registered companies [2]