HR & Education
SMEs gain AI and cybersecurity training in chamber-VTC pact
SMEs gain AI and cybersecurity training in chamber-VTC pact
The partnership will cover AI and cybersecurity training for staff and companies.
4 days ago
Entrepreneurs ramp up AI investment as 58% expect hiring growth
More than half expect integration to add employees over the next two years.
5 days ago
Manpower shortage seen narrowing to 130,000 by 2028
However, shortages remain tight in industries such as innovation and technology.
Government to introduce new visa for short‑term training
It also plans to broaden AI-related professions on its Talent List.
HK to fund 10,000 youth jobs from 2027 under 30,000-place programme
The programme covers jobs, internships and construction training over two years from 2027.
Hong Kong hiring outlook rises to 14% in Q4
Information technology posted the highest hiring outlook at 27%.
Anchorpoint launches tokenised money programme with PwC Hong Kong
TAP targets real-world use cases following the launch of the HKDAP stablecoin.
Hong Kong ranks fourth in Asia-Pacific for employee equity pay
The city tied with the Philippines, behind Australia, Singapore and India in 2025.
CBRE names new heads for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon leasing
The appointments will take effect on 4 January 2027.
Hong Kong restaurants face tougher recipe for hiring
It could push operators to rethink pay and staffing.
Jobless rate holds at 3.7% in May-July
Underemployment edged up to 1.7% during the period.
HK workers least optimistic in Asia about AI career benefits
This comes despite 91% of the city’s professionals using the tech at work.
Hong Kong hiring shifts to judgement as AI levels applications
Employers are putting greater weight on communication and practical skills as AI makes applications harder to distinguish.
Job seekers pressure employers on pay transparency
Nearly half of Hong Kong job seekers only apply for roles that disclose salary ranges.
AI job postings rebound as firms hire users over developers
Professional services led growth as AI vacancies climbed 50% YoY in 2025.
Hong Kong workers see stricter office norms, weaker pay gains
The findings point to a gap between employee expectations and workplace realities.
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