The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in May showed a drop of 434 cases, representing a decrease of 0.2 per cent compared with that of April, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released b… read more
The Home Affairs Department is opening 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (June 20).
The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.
For further information, please call the department’s hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.
The heat shelters are located at:
Hong Kong Island:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
Eastern –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
Southern –
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
Wan Chai –
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
New Territories Districts:
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Islands –
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Sai Kung –
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai
In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf. read more
According to the figures released today (June 20) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), total employment in the private sector surveyed increased by 0.3% or 9 100 persons in March 2024 compared with a year earlier. The… read more
According to the latest labour force statistics (i.e. provisional figures for March – May 2024) released today (June 20) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.0% in March – May 2024, same as that in February – April 2024. The underemployment rate increased from 1.1% in February – April 2024 to 1.2% in March – May 2024.
Comparing March – May 2024 with February – April 2024, movements in the unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) in different industry sectors varied, but the magnitudes were generally not large. As to the underemployment rate, increases were mainly seen in the decoration, repair and maintenance for buildings sector; cleaning and similar activities sector; and arts, entertainment and recreation sector.
Total employment increased by around 2 800 from 3 694 100 in February – April 2024 to 3 696 900 in March – May 2024. Over the same period, the labour force also increased by around 5 300 from 3 807 800 to 3 813 100.
The number of unemployed persons (not seasonally adjusted) increased by around 2 500 from 113 700 in February – April 2024 to 116 200 in March – May 2024. Over the same period, the number of underemployed persons also increased by around 4 200 from 40 500 to 44 700.
Commentary
Commenting on the latest unemployment figures, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said, “The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed low at 3.0% in March – May 2024, same as February – April 2024. The underemployment rate was also low at 1.2%, though 0.1 percentage point higher than the preceding three-month period. The labour force and total employment increased further, by 5 300 and 2 800 to 3 813 100 and 3 696 900 respectively. The number of unemployed persons increased slightly by 2 500 to 116 200, but it was still a low level.”
The unemployment rates of the various sectors in March – May 2024 remained low in general, though showing diverse movements compared with the preceding three-month period.
Looking ahead, Mr Sun said, “The labour market should stay tight in the near term alongside the continued economic growth.”
In March – May 2024, the Labour Department (LD) recorded a monthly average of 77 692 vacancies from the private sector, representing a year-on-year decrease of 26.7% and an increase of 3.0% over the average figure in February – April 2024.
On large-scale job fairs, the LD will organise the Leap into a New Page Job Fair at the Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai on June 27 and 28, 2024. About 60 employers will participate, offering a large number of vacancies. Job-seekers may also make use of the LD’s Interactive Employment Service website, for obtaining more information on available vacancies.
Further information
The unemployment and underemployment statistics were compiled from the findings of the continuous General Household Survey.
In the survey, the definitions used in measuring unemployment and underemployment follow closely those recommended by the International Labour Organization. The employed population covers all employers, self-employed persons, employees (including full-time, part-time, casual workers, etc.) and unpaid family workers. Unemployed persons by industry (or occupation) are classified according to their previous industry (or occupation).
The survey for March – May 2024 covered a sample of some 26 000 households or 69 000 persons, selected in accordance with a scientifically designed sampling scheme to represent the population of Hong Kong. Labour force statistics compiled from this sample represented the situation in the moving three-month period of March to May 2024.
Data on labour force characteristics were obtained from the survey by interviewing each member aged 15 or over in the sampled households.
Statistical tables on the latest labour force statistics can be downloaded at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/scode200.html). More detailed analysis of the labour force characteristics is given in the “Quarterly Report on General Household Survey” which is published four times a year. The latest issue of the report contains statistics for the quarter January – March 2024 while the next issue covering the quarter April – June 2024 will be available by end August 2024. Users can also browse and download this publication at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1050001&scode=200).
For enquiries about labour force statistics, please contact the General Household Survey Section (3) of the C&SD (Tel: 2887 5508 or email: ghs@censtatd.gov.hk).
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The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (June 20) the preliminary figures of chain volume measures of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by economic activity for the first quarter of 2024. &nb… read more