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]

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]