HR & Education

7 in 10 job seekers in HK, SEA open to remote work for foreign employers

7 in 10 job seekers in HK, SEA open to remote work for foreign employers

Amongst talent, 55% cite the inability to relocate with family members as the top barrier to moving abroad for work.
2 days ago

Gov’t penalises company and director $60,000 for labor law violation

This was on top of the $34,000 to be paid to the employee concerned.
2 days ago

Gov’t appoints new transport and culture secretaries

Lee also announced the removal of Kevin Yeung and Lam Sai-hung.
6 days ago

Nearly half of Hong Kong consumers foresee income growth in 2025

Millennials lead the way at 51%, up from 40% last year.

Auditors urge PolyU to relax security measures

This follows community concerns about PolyU's open campus policy.

One in three HK employees say personal diversity factors limit career growth

However, hiring managers in Hong Kong are least likely to believe in inclusivity in Asia.

Gov’t unveils blueprint to boost arts and culture sector

The blueprint consists of 71 measures under four strategic directions.

Chief Executive appoints six new HKU Council members

The government established a task group to investigate the university's internal operations. 

HK sees decline in white-collar job vacancies in 2024

Only 55% of employers forecast a pay rise for employees in 2025.

Jobless rate rises to 3.1% in August–October period

The number of jobless individuals rose by 800.

HK to face 180,000 manpower shortage by 2028

This is an increase of 130,000 from 2023.

HKUST welcomes nearly 100 new scholars to boost strategic development

New recruits include high-profile research leaders, unicorn and company founders, and scholars from universities and public bodies.

HKUST forms advisory group to support HK's third medical school

Members include a former UK health minister and a Nobel laureate.The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has formed a council...

Education Bureau opens application for fourth admission scheme

The scheme is open to local Secondary 6 students taking the 2025 HKDSE.