Hong Kong’s Unemployment Rate Hits 2-Year High of 3.4%

Hong Kong labour chief defends imported labour schemes after unemployment rate rises

The Hong Kong labour minister has defended the government’s schemes to import non-local workers following criticism that the programmes have led to a rising unemployment rate in the city.Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.“I have noticed that recent comments have linked the unemployment situation in certain industries to imported labour. I must emphasise that the government’s manpower policy has always prioriti…

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 2-year high of 3.4%

Construction and financing sectors notably affected as experts warn of further increases to the rate throughout the year.