Unemployment rise in Taiwan

Unemployment in Taiwan rose slightly in May to 4.12%, an increase of 0.02 percentage points from the previous month, but 0.15 percentage points lower year-on-year. According to the Taiwan Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS), a total of 10.83 million people had jobs in May, up by 0.15%, or 16,000 people, from the month-earlier level, while the number of jobless rose to 466,000, up 3,000 from a month earlier. The regular monthly salary in April averaged NT$37,410 (US$1,250), up 1.95 percent from a year ago. Total monthly salary, including bonuses and overtime pay, averaged NT$41,453, up 1.7% year-on-year and 0.38% compared to March. (QNA)