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]

Core Insights - The unemployment rate in the Philippines rose to 4.1% in April, marking the second consecutive month of increase, with the number of unemployed reaching 2.06 million [1] - The unemployment rates for February and March were 3.8% and 3.9%, respectively, indicating a month-over-month increase and a year-over-year rise of 0.1 percentage points [1] - The number of unemployed increased by 130,000 from March to April [1] Employment Sector Analysis - The services sector remains the largest employer in the Philippines, with 30.12 million jobs, accounting for 61.9% of total employment [1] - Agriculture and industry represent 20.6% and 17.5% of total employment, respectively [1] - From January to April, employment in agriculture, accommodation and food services, and transportation and warehousing saw a significant decline, while administrative and support services, construction, and fisheries experienced job growth [1] Employment Quality and Youth Participation - The underemployment rate in April rose to 14.6%, up from 13.4% in March, indicating that 7.09 million workers are seeking more hours or better job opportunities [1] - The labor force participation rate for the 15 to 24 age group increased from 29.4% to 31.8%, suggesting more youth are entering the labor market [1] - However, the unemployment rate for this age group also increased from 11.0% to 11.5%, reflecting heightened employment pressure among young individuals [1]

Group 1 - The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased from 3.2% in January-March 2025 to 3.4% in February-April 2025, while the underemployment rate rose from 1.1% to 1.3% during the same period [1][2] - The total employment decreased by approximately 15,600 from 3,692,700 in January-March 2025 to 3,677,100 in February-April 2025, and the total labor force also fell by about 9,000 from 3,815,500 to 3,806,500 [1][2] - The number of unemployed individuals (not seasonally adjusted) rose from 122,800 to 129,400, an increase of about 6,600, while the number of underemployed individuals increased from 42,700 to 47,600, an increase of approximately 4,900 [2] Group 2 - Various major economic sectors experienced an increase in unemployment rates, particularly in construction, accommodation services, catering services, and finance, while sectors like information and communications, insurance, and arts, entertainment, and recreation saw a decline [1] - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Sun Yuhan, noted that while some businesses are closing, many new stores are opening, indicating a shift in demand and consumption trends [2] - The number of registered companies in Hong Kong reached a historical high of 1.46 million by the end of last year, suggesting emerging demand and consumption trends are gradually taking shape [2]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in the Philippines for March is reported at 3.9%, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The labor force participation rate decreased to 62.9%, down 2.4 percentage points year-on-year and lower than 64.5% in February [1] - The total labor force dropped to 49.96 million from 51.15 million a year ago and 51.09 million in February, indicating a weakening labor market [1] Group 2 - The employed population in March decreased to 48.02 million, lower than 49.15 million in both the previous year and February [1] - The number of unemployed individuals in March was 1.93 million, a decrease of 70,000 from the previous year and slightly lower than 1.94 million in February [1] - The services sector accounted for the majority of employment, with 29.77 million jobs, representing 62.0% of total employment [1] Group 3 - The underemployment rate rose to 13.4% in March, up from 11.0% a year ago and 10.1% in February, indicating that 6.44 million workers are seeking more hours or better job opportunities [2] - The labor force participation rate for the 15 to 24 age group fell to 29.4% from 33.3% a year ago, while the unemployment rate for this group increased from 8.7% to 11.0%, highlighting increased pressure on youth employment [2]

Group 1 - The unemployment rate for January to March 2025, seasonally adjusted, remains at 3.2%, unchanged from December 2024 to February 2025 [1][2] - The underemployment rate also remains stable at 1.1% during the same period [1][2] - Total employment decreased from 3,709,500 in December 2024 to 3,692,700 in January to March 2025, a reduction of approximately 16,800 [1][2] Group 2 - The total labor force declined from 3,821,300 to 3,815,500, a decrease of about 5,800 [1][2] - The number of unemployed individuals increased from 111,700 to 122,800, an increase of approximately 11,100 [1][2] - The number of underemployed individuals rose from 40,700 to 42,700, an increase of about 2,000 [1][2] Group 3 - Unemployment rates varied across industries, with notable increases in the information and communications sector, social work activities, professional and business services (excluding cleaning services), and construction [1][2] - Conversely, the transportation and insurance sectors experienced declines in unemployment rates [2] - The government anticipates that external uncertainties due to trade tensions may affect hiring intentions in some industries, while domestic economic growth supported by government measures is expected to bolster labor demand [2]