HONG KONG - Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment slipped to 6.8% in the January-March period, the government said on Thursday, as labour market situation stabilised when the local epidemic receded, but might still face challenges in doldrums inbound tourism.
The figure compared with 7.2% in the December-February period. The underemployment rate slid to 3.8% from 4% in the previous three-months.
(Reporting by Donny Kwok and Twinnie Siu; Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky) ((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com; +852 3952 5874; Reuters Messaging: donny.kwok.reuters.com@reuters.net))
