总就业人数由2025年7月至9月的3.674,500人，下跌至2025年8月至10月的3,672,700人，减少约1,800人。 同期的总劳动人口亦由3,830,100人下跌至3,822,300人，减少约7,800人。 失业人数(不经季节性调整)由2025年7月至9月的155,600人下跌至2025年8月至10月的149,600人，减少约 6,000人。同期的就业不足人数则由60,000人上升至60,800人，增加约800人。 智通财经APP获悉，根据港府统计处今日(11月18日)发表的最新劳动人口统计数字(即2025年8月至10月 的临时数字)，经季节性调整的失业率由2025年7月至9月的3.9%下跌至2025年8月至10月的3.8%。就业不 足率在该两段期间则保持不变，维持于1.6%的水平。 香港劳工及福利局局长孙玉菡评论最新失业数字时表示："2025年8月至10月经季节性调整的失业率较上 一个三个月期间轻微下跌0.1个百分点至3.8%。就业不足率维持在1.6%不变。同期劳动人口和总就业人 数稍为下跌，而失业人数亦有所减少。" 与2025年7月至9月比较，在2025年8月至10月期间，许多主要经济行业的失 ...

Core Viewpoint - Australia's unemployment rate decreased from 4.5% in September to 4.3% in October, returning to levels seen from June to August this year [1] Employment Data - In October, the number of employed individuals in Australia increased by 42,200, while the number of unemployed decreased by 17,000 [1] - Full-time employment rose by 55,000, with female full-time employment increasing by 29,000 and male full-time employment by 26,000 [1] - Part-time employment saw a decline of 13,000, primarily due to a decrease of 21,000 in female part-time employment [1] Labor Participation Rate - The labor force participation rate remained steady at 67%, with female participation at 63.1% and male participation at 71% [1] - Monthly hours worked increased by 0.5%, and the underemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 5.7% [1] Economic Implications - Economists suggest that the decline in the unemployment rate reduces the likelihood of the Reserve Bank of Australia lowering interest rates in the near future [1] - Core inflation has unexpectedly risen, and the tight labor market indicates that there may not be further interest rate cuts in the foreseeable future [1] - The overall labor market and economy remain relatively tight, limiting the Reserve Bank's ability to stimulate stronger economic growth through rate cuts in the short term [1]

Core Insights - Australia's unemployment rate decreased from 4.5% to 4.3% in October 2025, aligning with levels seen in June, July, and August of the same year [1] - The number of employed individuals in Australia increased by 0.3% month-on-month and approximately 1.6% year-on-year, reaching 14.6832 million [1] - The number of unemployed individuals fell by about 2.5% month-on-month but rose by approximately 7.8% year-on-year, totaling 665,400 [1] Employment Data - The monthly hours worked increased by 0.5%, while the underemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.7% [1] - Trend data indicates that the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.4%, with a month-on-month employment increase of about 0.2% and a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.5%, totaling 14.6784 million [1] - The number of unemployed individuals increased by about 0.5% month-on-month and rose by 10% year-on-year, amounting to 669,600 [1] Full-time and Part-time Employment - Full-time employment rose by 55,000 in October, with female full-time employment increasing by 29,000 and male full-time employment by 26,000 [1] - Part-time employment decreased by 13,000, primarily due to a reduction of 21,000 in female part-time employment [1]

Core Insights - The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.8% in September, marking a 0.1 percentage point decline from August, and representing the second consecutive month of decline [1] - The number of unemployed individuals fell to 1.96 million, a reduction of 70,000 from August [1] - The labor force participation rate dropped to 64.5%, down from 65.1% in August and 65.7% year-on-year, indicating a weakening in labor market activity [1] Employment Sector Analysis - The services sector remains the largest employer in the Philippines, with 30.4 million jobs, accounting for 61.3% of total employment [1] - Agriculture and industry represent 20.9% and 17.8% of total employment, respectively [1] - Notable year-on-year employment growth was observed in construction, fisheries, aquaculture, and accommodation and food services [1] - Month-on-month, significant employment increases were seen in education, agriculture and forestry, as well as mining and quarrying [1] Employment Quality - The underemployment rate in the Philippines rose to 11.1% in September, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from August, indicating that workers are seeking more hours or better job opportunities [1] - The youth unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 to 24 slightly decreased to 11.6%, down 0.1 percentage points from August, suggesting continued improvement in employment conditions for the youth demographic [2]

Core Viewpoint - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased from 3.7% to 3.9% during the period from July to September, indicating a slight deterioration in the labor market [1] Employment Data Summary - The total number of employed individuals in Hong Kong decreased by approximately 6,100, bringing the total employment to 3,674,500 [1] - The total labor force also saw a reduction of about 1,500, resulting in a total labor force of 3,830,100 [1] - The underemployment rate remained stable at 1.6%, suggesting that while unemployment has risen, the level of underemployment has not changed [1]

Core Insights - The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased from 3.7% to 3.9% between June-August 2025 and July-September 2025 [1] - Total employment decreased by approximately 6,100 individuals, from 3,680,600 to 3,674,500, while the total labor force fell by about 1,500, from 3,831,600 to 3,830,100 [1] - The number of unemployed individuals rose by around 4,600, from 151,000 to 155,600, and the underemployment figure increased by 600, from 59,400 to 60,000 [1] Industry Analysis - Several major economic sectors experienced an increase in unemployment rates, particularly in social work and construction, while the restaurant sector remained stable [1] - The financial and healthcare sectors saw a decline in unemployment rates during the same period [1] - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare noted that while the economy is expected to continue expanding, certain industries may still face employment challenges due to economic transformation and external uncertainties [2]

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]