VS International Group Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended January 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported turnover of HKD 862,332,000 against HKD 867,911,000 a year ago. Profit from operations was HKD 14,926,000 against HKD 12,706,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation was HKD 5,428,000 against HKD 5,232,000 a year ago. Loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders of the company was HKD 12,339,000 or 1.07 cents per basic and diluted share against HKD 5,238,000 or 0.60 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. The company provided earnings guidance for the second half of fiscal 2012. The world economic environment continues to be challenging as most of the major economies, including China, are facing possible slowdown. The Group also expect rising labour costs will continue to put a squeeze on the profit margin for the second half of the financial year.