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Check out Hong Kong's top-paying finance roles in 2019
16 Apr 19
Finance managers can earn as much as $720,000.
2 in 3 tech workers worry about future tech setups despite skill upgrades: study
10 Apr 19
They felt unequipped to manage their knowledge in machine learning, AI and blockchain.
Firms tap into temporary and contract market to plug talent shortage
5 Apr 19
Almost all or 91% of companies have employed temporary or contract staff over the past year.
2 in 5 professionals expect to change employers in the year: report
13 Mar 19
Close to three in 10 are actively seeking new positions.
Nine in 10 employees expect a bonus in 2019
13 Mar 19
A majority or 73% anticipate an annual bonus of up to two months.
65% of employees think companies lack transparency on pay levels: survey
5 Mar 19
But 64% also claim to be satisfied about their salaries.
Only 2% of senior executives have a concrete plan to address skill shortages: survey
1 Mar 19
Information security, big data analytics and digital product development were cited as the most critical roles.
Hong Kong's Finance Academy to open in mid-2019
1 Mar 19
It aims to nurture financial leadership and encourage applied research in cross-sectoral areas.
Hong Kong banker bonuses drop by a fifth as stock markets fall
8 Feb 19
Some local brokers had to make do with a lai see.
Goods and services complaints up 5% in 2018
6 Feb 19
Vaccination grievances climbed four times amidst the inadequate supply of the HPV vaccine.
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in October-December
21 Jan 19
This translates to 105,400 unemployed Hong Kongers.
Up to 4% salary hike awaits tech workers in 2019
9 Jan 19
The demand will be driven in large part by fintech, as banks apply for their virtual banking licenses.
Hong Kong bears weight of growing private sector vacancies in September
19 Dec 18
Vacancies rose 10% to 78,340.
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in September-November
19 Dec 18
This translates to 110,800 unemployed persons.
Half of Hong Kong companies lost new recruits amidst poor onboarding
12 Dec 18
A third of firms had employees resign in their first month.
Hong Kong inches closer to Singapore in digital transformation: study
11 Dec 18
7 in 10 of the SAR's population have access to superfast internet connectivity.
2 in 3 Hong Kongers worry about having a 'comfortable' retirement
29 Nov 18
40% are willing to sacrifice part of their wages for a better retirement benefit scheme.
3,000 job vacancies loom as Hong Kong's insurtech scene booms
27 Nov 18
There's a hot demand for risk managers and tech talents going into 2019.
Singapore is a more competitive talent hub than Hong Kong
20 Nov 18
The SAR's invests only 3.3% of GDP into education.
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in August-October
19 Nov 18
This translates to around 116,000 unemployed persons.
Chinese Academy of Sciences to set up Hong Kong unit
12 Nov 18
It will focus on healthcare technologies, AI and robotics.
One-way permit scheme beefed up workforce by 700,000 employees
30 Oct 18
Around 400,000 workers came via the scheme whilst 300,000 were the migrating Mainland spouses.
Middle-level managerial salaries up 1.2% in June
30 Oct 18
Those in the building and construction segment had the largest salary gains.
Hong Kong inks education pact with Myanmar
29 Oct 18
A Belt & Road scholarship for Myanmar citizens will also be offered.
Hong Kong jobseekers less likely than Singaporeans to hunt for overseas jobs
24 Oct 18
They are more content with local employment opportunities.
Unemployment rate flat at 2.8% in July-September
22 Oct 18
This translates to 117,800 unemployed persons.
Smart ID cards to be rolled out by December 27
22 Oct 18
Law enforcement and government officials will receive their IDs first.
Hong Kong hunts for top-level finance honchos amidst regulatory reforms
19 Oct 18
Companies are looking for VP, CFO and finance heads in past months.
7 in 10 elderly lament Hong Kong's insufficient product range
8 Oct 18
Insurance and travel were amongst the industries with poor satisfaction rates.
University of Hong Kong injects $10m into Hangzhou space lab
8 Oct 18
It also aims to launch a micro-satellite on a Chinese rocket in 2019.
Workers rejoice: Six in 10 firms hiked average wages in June
28 Sep 18
The average wage rate inched up 1.2%.
Hong Kong hit by growing private sector vacancies
21 Sep 18
Vacancy levels surged 14% to 79,200 in June.
Young at heart: Flexi work appeals to millennials and baby boomers alike
20 Sep 18
Those born pre-1964 appreciate the productivity benefits of non-conventional work.
Unemployment rate remains flat at 2.8% in June-August
19 Sep 18
This translates to around 117,400 unemployed Hong Kongers.
Hong Kong urged to double university research funding to $4b to maintain competitive edge
12 Sep 18
This is part of the pledge to increase R&D expenditure to GDP to 1.5% by 2022.
Expats shun costly Hong Kong as they embrace Taiwan and Singapore
12 Sep 18
Once a thriving expat hub, the SAR has plunged to 56th place in the global expat life rankings.
Hong Kong banks struggle to plug tech talent shortage
10 Sep 18
Engineers and developers are all in short supply.
Three quarters of Hong Kong bosses open to foreign IT hires
6 Sep 18
Nearly half plan to offer attractive lifestyle packages to lure top talent.
Government moves to incentivise elderly and PWD hiring
3 Sep 18
Bosses hiring those aged 60 or above can get monthly allowance of up to $4,000 per employee.
Government unveils ‘wish list' of in-demand workers
31 Aug 18
Naval architects are amongst those who may enjoy prioritised immigration treatment.

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