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Hong Kong talent drive

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Where are the jobs? Top talent lured to Hong Kong struggle to find work

 Illustration: Henry Wong

The top talent scheme aims to attract people from around the world to Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Talent Engage will step up the promotion of its online platforms. Photo: Sam Tsang

A survey found that a quarter of the newcomers are keen to set up companies in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse

Graduates of top universities left ‘confused’ after spending months searching for jobs, entrepreneurs complain about moving funds.


Insurance policy for Hong Kong visa? Why top talent from mainland opt to become agents

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen 

An insurance agent keeps an eye out for customers in Tsim Sha Tsui, Photo: Eugene Lee

Lawmaker Chan Pui-leung has raised the issue with authorities and insurers. Photo: Handout

Insurance has enjoyed a boom in Hong Kong whereas other sectors have struggled. Photo: Dickson Lee

Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.


Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland China

Illustration: Brian Wang

St Joseph’s College in the Mid-Levels. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Students in Hong Kong take university admission English-language exams. Photo: Handout

Secretary for Education Christine Choi will officiate a fair targeted at students from the mainland, the Post understands. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.


Hong Kong launched its game-changing Top Talent Pass Scheme almost two years ago, drawing tens of thousands of graduates and high earners to the city. In a three-part series, the Post takes stock of the scheme and looks into how it can be improved.


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