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What’s driving Hong Kong’s hiring rebound?

What’s driving Hong Kong’s hiring rebound?

Critical thinking, data analysis, creativity, and ethical decision-making are amongst the top skills in demand. 

Inflation fuels demand for flexible pay in Hong Kong

Deel’s report shows rising financial stress and growing demand for modern payroll systems.

Pay and job security trump work–life balance for HK workers

The share of professionals who cited work–life balance as a key reason to stay with their employer fell in 2025.

Hong Kong firms step up talent fight as skill shortage bites

Companies are offering flexible work and  training to attract workers.

Hong Kong raises overseas student quota in 2026

It will also earmark new sites for hostel construction this year.

Six in 10 Hong Kong staff fear AI may erode critical thinking skills

Only 19% support the idea of AI agents operating in the background without human knowledge. 

Asia hiring slowdown fuels job insecurity: survey

The survey responses came from six Asian markets, including Hong Kong.

Hong Kong secures fourth spot in Global Talent Rankings 2025

This is its highest position to date, and it is also placed first in Asia.

Cathay overhauls key roles in Southeast Asia and Oceania

Frosti Lau has been tapped as the regional general manager.

Hong Kong’s hostel conversion scheme seen reviving office sector

The program, which streamlines approvals, could save developers six to nine months.

FLOW begins construction on new 30MW Tokyo data campus

The facility will include two buildings with a combined IT load capacity of 30 megawatts (MW).

Fewer than 40% of Hongkongers trust business leaders

The report also found a wider societal pessimism.

Contractors suspended from bidding over fatal industrial incident

Safety audit and relevant measures will be carried out by the stakeholders involved.

Median hourly wage increase outpaces average inflation

Median hourly wage climbed from $60.0 to $82.9 in ten years.