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During the period of October - December 1994, the number of unemployed persons, adjusted for variations in the number of first-time job-seekers, was estimated at 60,100, while the number of underemployed persons was estimated at 46,900. The unemployment and underemployment statistics were obtained from a continuous General Household Survey conducted by the Census and Statistics Department.
The survey for October - December 1994 covered a quarterly sample of some 12,500 households or 42,700 persons, selected scientifically to represent the land- based civilian non-institutional population in Hong Kong.
Relevant data were obtained from the survey by interviewing each individual member aged 15 and above in the households sampled.
In the survey, the definitions used in measuring unemployment and underemployment follow closely those recommended by the International Labour Organisation.
Detailed analysis of labour force characteristics is given in the report on the General Household Survey which is published four times a year.
The next report covering the quarter ending December 1994 will be available at the Government Publications Centre by the end of March at $24 a copy.
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Value of manufacturers' orders-on-hand in December 1994
The value of manufacturers' orders-on-hand for local production in December 1994 increased by 9% over a year earlier, according to the provisional results of a monthly survey released today (Monday) by the Census and Statistics Department.
Comparing December 1994 with December 1993, significant increases in the value of outstanding orders were recorded in the electronic products industry (+33%), plastic products industry (+21%) and electrical products industry (+16%). A small increase in orders was recorded in the textiles industry (+4%).
A significant decrease in orders was registered in the fabricated metal products industry (-21%). Orders in the printing and publishing industry and wearing apparel industry also dropped, by 12% and 7% respectively.
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