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Hong Kong has attracted 17 new companies that cover an array of hi-tech industries, including artificial intelligence and big data, life and health technology, fintech, robotics, advanced manufacturing and green energy technology. Photo: Jelly Tse

Editorial | Hong Kong office attracts firms to live up to its name

City is being reinvigorated as regional business hub thanks to success of body bringing in hi-tech talent.

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

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Hong Kong unions seek 5.5% pay rise in 2025 as survey shows workers cut expenses

Hong Kong youth take a stab at juggling part-time jobs under ‘slasher’ trend

A pool of younger workers seeking satisfaction doing multiple jobs is challenging employers to change.

Illustration: Henry Wong

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot afford to lose talent as it wins over snooker great O’Sullivan

With snooker star latest big name to gain Hong Kong residency under admission scheme, care must be taken to ensure those already here stay.

China’s clean-energy boom creates 7.4 million jobs

The sector is expected to keep on generating job growth, but perhaps not enough to cure the country’s unemployment woes.

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The Nepali women behind village's blooming business

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How many Americans think China trade has made jobs in their state? Just 30%

Comparably low percentage of Americans are ‘moderately or extremely concerned’ about mainland outcompeting them in trade.

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Nepali women bloom amid garland industry’s flowering prosperity

Nepal is set to export 200,000 garlands, valued at US$1.4 million, providing jobs and income for women who weave flowers into garlands.

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Hong Kong’s goal of retaining 50,000 talent scheme visa holders is ‘extremely low’

Legislator Jesse Shang Hailong also says the low bar may send the wrong message that the city has limited opportunities.

People cross the street in Hong Kong’s financial heart, Central. Photo: Dickson Lee

He left Indonesia seeking opportunity in the UK, but found only debt and despair

‘Budi’ is bringing a case against the UK Home Office, claiming his seasonal worker experience made him a victim of human trafficking.

Fearing the repercussions of returning to Indonesia without being able to repay his debts, Budi decided to challenge the UK Home Office, describing himself as a victim of human trafficking and modern slavery. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong minister says goal to retain only 50,000 talent a year will be met

Government does not intend to ‘babysit’ talent but rather help them settle in Hong Kong by providing them with opportunities, labour chief Chris Sun says.

China’s hottest ‘iron rice bowl’ job for 2025 has more than 10,000 applicants

Millions register for upcoming guokao exam that will fill 39,700 civil service positions at government agencies and public institutions.

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Sell insurance to stay in Hong Kong? Top talent turn to ‘safety net’ job

Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Hong Kong tops Greater Bay Area in fresh graduate salaries with 9.3% rise

City’s fresh graduates commanded average of HK$19,806 this year, outperforming peers in Macau and Guangdong province.

Fresh graduates in Hong Kong are the highest paid among peers in the Greater Bay Area, a study has found. Photo: Elson Li

Where are the jobs? Top talent lured to Hong Kong struggle to find work

Graduates of top universities left ‘confused’ after spending months searching for jobs, entrepreneurs complain about moving funds.

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148 people arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly faking construction work experience

ICAC finds suspects used false work experience documents to cheat government into issuing relevant professional certificates.

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China’s youth-unemployment dips as policy support looks to keep ball rolling

Against the backdrop of ‘rotten-tail kids’ and a newly announced ‘1131’ service to help find young people jobs, latest jobs data for September offers glimmer of hope.

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China has reported a record-high 11.79 million college graduates this year, most of whom entered the job market this summer. Photo: AFP

Bangladesh’s garment industry lost US$400 million to anti-Sheikh Hasina protests

Industry leaders insist production is ‘currently stable’, but say security forces need to continue protecting garment factories.

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Delivering discrimination? India’s gig workers see access denied by class divide

By the end of the decade, India is projected to have over 23 million gig workers – who report facing humiliation and exclusion at every turn.

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Letters | Better grasp of halal needs will boost Hong Kong’s tourism sector

Readers discuss improving Hong Kong’s allure for Muslim visitors, how the city can raise its English test scores, and the need for flexible work schedules in today’s job market.

A Muslim family buys a meal at a halal-certified KFC store, on November 4, 2022, in Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong aims to attract 10,000 young, skilled technicians using ‘new channels’

Hong Kong is facing a shortage of 60,000 skilled technicians but government wants to strike a balance and give locals a chance, labour chief says.

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Job seekers looks for work opportunities at an employment fair in Wan Chai. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong talent drive to focus on retaining 50,000 professionals each year

Chief Executive John Lee also calls for creation of more student hostels under bid to become international tertiary education hub.

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Is a colleague struggling with their mental health? Signs to look for

Experts explain what leads to depression at work, red flags from lateness to illness, and how employers can maintain morale and productivity.

Acting US labour secretary intervenes in Boeing strike

Top US labour official met with leaders of Boeing and striking union workers as month-long stoppage takes a toll on the planemaker.

A strike sign is pictured outside a Boeing factory on Sept. 13, 2024, in Renton, Washington. The Boeing Machinists union voted overwhelmingly to reject the airplane maker’s contract offer and strike. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images/TNS)

Meet the women changing the face of Hong Kong’s construction industry

Once the sole preserve of men, the construction industry is welcoming ever more women bosses – PostMag meets the Hongkongers changing the game

The women changing the face of Hong Kong’s construction industry. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

US-sanctioned camera maker Hikvision said to be slashing jobs

The Hangzhou-based company says it is optimising its research manpower, while denying large-scale lay-offs.

Can an ageing, shrinking China still achieve prosperity?

Growing elderly population another conundrum for Chinese policymakers grappling with high youth unemployment and ‘ultra-low’ fertility.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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