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Hong Kong to launch new training visa by early 2027

Hong Kong is planning to introduce a new training visa by the first quarter of 2027. This initiative is part of broader efforts to attract international talent and establish the city as a regional training hub. The visa will permit non-residents to engage in government-approved training programs lasting under a year. AI

RANK_REASON Government policy announcement regarding a new visa program. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Hong Kong to launch new training visa by early 2027

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung,William Yiu,Elizabeth Cheung ·

    Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027

    A new visa intended to attract international talent to participate in short-term training programmes in Hong Kong could become available as early as the first quarter of next year, the South China Morning Post has learned. The final policy address of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-c…