Singapore is set to announce its Q1 unemployment figures on Monday, putting the spotlight on Asia-Pacific economic activity. The unemployment rate for the previous three months was reported to be 2.0 percent. Thailand is due to disclose its data for imports, exports, trade balance, and industrial production for March. Import figures are anticipated to rise by 4.55 percent on a year-to-year basis after a 3.20 percent hike in February. However, exports are expected to decrease by an annual 4.50 percent following a 3.60 percent increase in the previous month. The trade surplus assessment is at $830 million, an improvement from the $550 million deficit a month earlier. Industrial production is forecasted to drop 1.90 percent year-on-year after declining 2.84 percent in February. Japan’s markets will remain closed on Monday for Showa Day and will operate as usual on Tuesday.

One aspect that this article did not cover is how to handle unemployment in the state of California, in particular, how to get in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD). The EDD provides a variety of services to people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These services range from UI (Unemployment Insurance), DI (Disability Insurance), PFL (Paid Family Leave), and more. One can get detailed contact information on how to get through to EDD by visiting the website eddcaller.com. Whether you need information on how to contact PFL, how to speak to a live person for your unemployment queries, or have questions about your edd payment status, eddcaller.com can provide the guidance needed to navigate through the EDD system.