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Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong's accelerates, survey finds
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,…
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Hong Kong girl carrying beer bags to enter temporary care with siblings
A 10-year-old girl in Hong Kong, filmed carrying heavy bags of beer, will be placed in temporary care with her two siblings. This decision follows an assessment by the Social Welfare Department that it is not suitable f…
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Hong Kong to import hundreds of foreign carers by late 2027
Hong Kong plans to import hundreds of foreign domestic carers starting in the latter half of 2027. These carers will undergo a 150-hour training course in their home countries before arriving in Hong Kong. The initiativ…
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Hong Kong defends 2.35% minimum wage hike for domestic helpers
Hong Kong's Labour and Welfare Secretary, Chris Sun, has defended the government's decision to increase the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35% to HK$5,220. Sun stated that this adjustment reflects Hong K…
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Hong Kong imports foreign carers to combat aging population
Hong Kong is launching a pilot scheme to import specially qualified foreign carers to address its aging population. This initiative, announced by Chief Executive John Lee and detailed by Secretary for Labour and Welfare…
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Hong Kong worker shortage to hit 130,000 by 2028, AI and talent policies cited
Hong Kong is projected to face a worker shortage of 130,000 by 2028, a figure significantly lower than previous estimates. This reduction is attributed to the advancement of artificial intelligence and the implementatio…
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Hong Kong's ethnic minorities tapped for Belt and Road Initiative role
A summit in Hong Kong highlighted the potential for the city's ethnic minority groups to contribute significantly to the Belt and Road Initiative. Speakers at the Zubin Foundation's Ethnically Diverse Youth Leadership S…
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Hong Kong to welcome unlimited talent via pass schemes amid global competition
Hong Kong's government has decided not to impose a cap on its talent attraction schemes, aiming to attract as many skilled individuals as possible in a competitive global market. The Labour and Welfare Secretary, Chris …
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Hong Kong minister calls for cross-sector AI skills push for youth
Hong Kong's Labour Secretary Chris Sun has emphasized the need for cross-sector collaboration to equip young people with job-ready skills in the era of AI. He stated that a university degree is no longer a sufficient gu…
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Hong Kong jobless rate stable at 3.7% amid graduate entry pressure
Hong Kong's unemployment rate has held steady at 3.7% since the beginning of 2026, according to the Census and Statistics Department. Despite a growing economy and increasing employment figures, the labor chief has caut…
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Hong Kong revamps heat-stress warning system after criticism
Hong Kong is planning to update its Heat Stress at Work Warning System by the end of August. This revision comes after the system failed to issue a higher alert during recent record-breaking temperatures, drawing critic…
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Hang Seng Bank launches Silver Academy to boost digital skills and anti-scam awareness for seniors
Hang Seng Bank has launched the Silver Academy in Hong Kong to support seniors in navigating the digital world and protecting themselves from financial scams. The program, in partnership with The Community Chest of Hong…
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Hong Kong reports 176 child abuse cases under new mandatory regime
Hong Kong authorities have recorded 176 suspected child abuse cases involving 188 children in the first five months since a new mandatory reporting regime was implemented. The majority of these cases, 44%, involved sexu…
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Hong Kong minister: Baby Danny's care order can be shortened
In Hong Kong, a three-year guardianship order for a baby named Danny may be shortened if deemed to be in the child's best interests, according to Welfare Minister Chris Sun. The baby, who was recently admitted to the ho…
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Hong Kong reviews care scheme after elderly couple's deaths
Hong Kong is reviewing its priority community care scheme to better identify and support high-risk elderly individuals, particularly those caring for spouses with dementia. This review was prompted by a recent tragedy w…
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Hong Kong to review elderly care age threshold after suicides
Hong Kong is reviewing its age threshold for elderly care services following a tragic incident where a 70-year-old man and his wife died. The couple was not eligible for welfare visits because they were under 80, the cu…
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Hong Kong transport subsidy revamp saves HK$69M in first month
Hong Kong's revised public transport subsidy scheme has resulted in significant savings for the government, amounting to HK$69 million (US$8.8 million) in its first month. The changes, implemented on April 3, aim to red…
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Hong Kong won't cap subsidized transport trips due to high system costs
Hong Kong's government will not implement a cap on subsidized transport trips for eligible residents, despite concerns about costs. The decision comes after data showed a very small number of beneficiaries exceeded 240 …
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Hong Kong youth NEET rates rise amid job market mismatch
Hong Kong's youth are increasingly not in education, employment, or training (NEET), with rates hovering between 5.7% and 6.3% from 2023-2025. This trend is attributed to a mismatch in the job market, a decline in entry…
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Hong Kong graduate jobs plummet amid AI, economic woes
Hong Kong is experiencing a significant decline in job vacancies suitable for university graduates, dropping from approximately 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025. This trend, attributed to economic pressures and t…