was still a relatively new phenomenon and many government measures were being introduced for the first time.
Singapore, with which Hong Kong is often compared, saw a 10% increase in news consumption, especially local, and business and finance categories. Technology information was more sought. But job search and training were two standouts, with job search recording a more than 600% increase. In comparison, entertainment’s 12% increase was modest.
General news consumption in Vietnam was boosted, according to Comscore. But so too was education – up 97% compared with November, and 54% compared with February – and food supply. Grocery search was up 19% compared with February, investments and insurance, up 85% and 93%, respectively, compared with November.