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Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong's accelerates, survey finds

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A recent survey indicates that Hong Kong's pay growth has decelerated to 2.3%, while Guangdong has seen an increase to 2%. The starting salaries for university graduates in Hong Kong have remained stagnant at HK$19,500, narrowing the gap with those holding sub-degree qualifications. This trend coincides with a slight rise in Hong Kong's unemployment rate. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lexi Tian ·

    Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong accelerates, survey finds

    Hong Kong workers received smaller pay rises this year as Guangdong’s wage growth picked up, with the starting salaries of university graduates edging closer to those of sub-degree holders, an annual survey has found. Hong Kong’s Baptist University released the findings of its 20…

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