External Merchandise Trade Statistics for June 2008
In June 2008, the value of Hong Kong's total exports of goods decreased by 0.6%, whereas the value of imports of goods increased by 1.3% over a year earlier.
Business expectations for the third quarter of 2008
For all surveyed sectors taken together, more respondents expect their business situation to be better, as compared to those expecting it to be worse, in Q3 2008 over Q2 2008.
Volume and Price Statistics of External Merchandise Trade in May 2008
In May 2008, the volume of Hong Kong's total exports and imports of goods increased by 8.0% and 11.4% respectively over a year earlier. Prices of total exports and imports of goods increased by 4.1% and 4.5% respectively.
Unemployment and Underemployment Statistics for April - June 2008
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.3% (provisional figure) in April - June 2008, same as that in March - May 2008. The underemployment rate increased slightly from 1.8% to 1.9% (provisional figure for April - June 2008).