You’d likely have a Prosperous New Year if you have the motivation, the opportunity and the means to achieve your goals towards financial independence. Yes, Virginia, wishing for a prosperous 2020 is up to you; making it happen needs the confluence of other players and events all over the world. 2019 employmentAt the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) last year, the “Labor” environment was more sober, at best. Hiring intentions in Hong Kong decreased by seven percentage points, and so are China’s, with a possible three percentage points’ reduction in job creation next year. During the decade just passed (2010-2019), there was a boom and bust pattern in job creation.

Source: Manila Times January 01, 2020 17:19 UTC