Hong Kong's December-February unemployment falls to 3.8%

March 18, 2026 4:39 AM EDT

Job seekers fill in forms at the Wan Chai Job Fair in Hong Kong, China October 29, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

HONG KONG, ‌March ​18 (Reuters) - ​Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment ‌rate fell to 3.8% ⁠in the December to ‌February, from 3.9% ‌in the previous three-month period, the government ​said on Wednesday, with decreases ⁠mainly in retail, accommodation services, foundation ​and superstructure sectors.

"The sustained growth momentum of ​the Hong ‌Kong economy should continue to support ⁠the overall labour market," Chris Sun, secretary ⁠for labour and welfare, ​said in a statement, adding employment situations in some ‌local sectors may still face challenges ‌due to ⁠their business ‌performances.

(Reporting by ​Hong Kong newsroom; Editing by Himani ‌Sarkar)



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