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Feb exports value down 0.8%

The value of Hong Kong’s total exports decreased to $284.1 billion in February, down 0.8% on the same month last year, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.   The value of imports of goods fell 1.8% to $325.7 billion for the same period.   A trade deficit of $41.7 billion, or 12.8% of the value of imports, was recorded in February.   Comparing the three-month period ending February with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the value of exports rose 5.5%, while that of imports also increased 3.3%.   The Government noted that taking the first two months of the year together to remove the volatility caused by the difference in timing of the Lunar New Year, the value of exports posted a 16.6% growth against a very low base of comparison a year ago.   Exports to the Mainland and the US rose notably, while those to the European Union fell. Those to other major Asian markets recorded a mixed performance.   Looking ahead, the Gove

Job fair for mature people this week

The Labour Department will hold its Job Fair for Middle-aged & Elderly Employment at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on November 25 and 26 to provide more than 3,400 vacancies from about 62 organisations.   Around 31 organisations will participate in the job fair each day and conduct recruitment activities there. Most of the vacancies are suitable for more mature job seekers.   The vacancies cover a wide variety of positions including cinema or estate customer service officer, construction site testing technician, health worker, personal care worker, shop assistant, catering industry manager, clerk, security guard, driver, storekeeper, technician, cook, baker, packer and hospital contract operation assistant.   Around 80% of them are full-time jobs, mostly offering monthly salaries ranging from $11,000 to $19,000.   Among the vacancies, about 98% require a Secondary 6 education level or below and about 70% are open to people without relevant work experience.   The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm with free admission, during which job seekers can submit applications and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews.  
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