The unemployment rate fell to 4.6% in the December to February period, from 4.9% in the November-January quarter. The underemployment rate also dropped from 2.2% to 2.1%.
The next time a statutory or general holiday is advanced to a Saturday will fall in 2013, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung says, adding the Government will study the issue and consult stakeholders and lawmakers on it.
Public views are being sought on improvements to the operation of the non-means-tested loan schemes the Student Financial Assistance Agency administers.
Familiarisation visit: Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing meets students participating in a pilot scheme to support newly-arrived students at SKH Chu Oi Primary School in Lei Muk Shue, Tsuen Wan, March 10. Details