Unemployment in Hong Kong

An exploration of how unemployment has been impacted in Hong Kong as the city grapples with the aftermath of months-long civil unrest and the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated: 8 Sep 2020

SCMP Series:Unemployment in Hong Kong

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Hard times go on for Hongkongers tightening belts and depleting savings

by Cannix Yau, Kanis Leung, Kathleen Magramo and Denise Tsang

Pandemic robs Hong Kong families of livelihoods, leaving many anxious, desperate for better times.

6 Aug 2020

The city’s jobless rate hit a 15-year high of 6.2 per cent from April to June. Illustration: SCMP Graphic

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‘Tantrums for no reason’: Hong Kong job crisis causing mental health issues

by Cannix Yau and Denise Tsang

Unable to cope with job loss, ‘some may become suicidal, turn to drugs, alcohol or gambling’.

11 Aug 2020

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen, SCMP Graphics

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Graduates battle for jobs in a Hong Kong laid low by recession

by Denise Tsang

Amid gloom in Hong Kong job market, where even internships are drying up, a government scheme creating thousands of temporary positions offers a silver lining.

6 Aug 2020

Amid gloom in Hong Kong job market, a government scheme creating thousands of temporary positions offers a silver lining. Illustration: Perry Tse

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Hong Kong restaurant, retail and hotel sectors go digital amid tourism slump

by Kanis Leung, Kathleen Magramo, Denise Tsang and Cannix Yau

Anxiety sets in for thousands made jobless, or told to stay home on reduced pay or no pay.

6 Aug 2020

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Enterprising Hongkongers find ways to boost income amid pandemic gloom

by Kathleen Magramo, Kanis Leung and Denise Tsang

Depressing jobs scene drives some to turn talents, hobbies into potential money-spinners.

7 Aug 2020