HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased to 5.1% in the March-May period, the government said on Friday, thanks to a moderated local epidemic, relaxation of social distancing measures, and support from a consumption voucher scheme.
In the February-April period, the unemployment rate stood at 5.4%.
“Looking ahead, provided that the local epidemic remains under control, domestic economic activities and thus labour market conditions should continue to improve in the coming months,” the government said.
(Reporting by Donny Kwok and Twinnie Siu; Editing by Mark Potter)
