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- Construction Sector Leads Job Gains: Decreases in joblessness were most pronounced in the local construction, foundation, and superstructure sectors as infrastructure pipelines expand. Source: Census and Statistics Department
- Manufacturing Suffers Slight Increase: Unlike construction, the manufacturing sector saw a minor uptick in unemployment, highlighting ongoing structural adjustments in traditional lines. Source: The Standard
- F&B Underemployment Drops: Food and beverage service activities recorded a notable decline in underemployment, supported by stable local consumer demand and tourism numbers. Source: Census and Statistics Department
- Total Workforce Contracts Marginally: The overall labor force shrank slightly by about 5,200 individuals to 3.787 million, indicating a highly compressed talent pool. Source: Census and Statistics Department
- M&A Activity Drives Demand for Governance Experts: A rise in cross-border holding structures and strict compliance criteria has increased local hiring for M&A due diligence, legal, and risk specialists. Source: China Briefing
- Strong Economic Momentum Expected to Support Hiring: Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun noted that Hong Kong's 5.9% first-quarter economic growth will continue to firmly underpin private sector talent demand. Source: The Standard