TOKYO, Oct 4: Japan's unemployment rate reached the 3 per cent level in August for the first time in over three years as the new coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh on business activities, government data has showed, according to Kyodo News.
The jobless rate edged up to 3.0 percent from 2.9 percent in July, rising for the second straight month to hit its worst level since the 3.1 percent recorded in May 2017, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
