Hong Kong's Labour and Welfare Secretary Chris Sun has rejected calls to review visa schemes for non-local graduates, citing a shrinking workforce and insufficient local degree holders. Despite a 61% drop in entry-level roles, particularly in administration and IT due to AI automation, Sun defended the current immigration policies. He noted that the Employees Retraining Board will be rebranded as "Upskill Hong Kong" to offer training, including in AI applications, to boost local workforce competitiveness. AI
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IMPACT AI automation is significantly reducing entry-level positions, prompting a government rebranding of retraining programs to focus on AI skills.
RANK_REASON Article discusses policy implications of AI on the job market and government response, but does not announce a new policy or regulatory action.
