Hong Kong’s new talent scheme receives ‘enthusiastic response’ as 1,400 applications approved in 7 days
- Top Talent Pass Scheme has received a total of 2,600 applications since it opened, according to authorities
- Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun is going to Singapore to tap overseas experience on talent recruitment
Hong Kong authorities approved 1,400 applications in a week for a new talent scheme aimed at wooing global talent, the labour minister revealed on Wednesday, adding the programme had received an “enthusiastic” initial response.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the Top Talent Pass Scheme had received a total of 2,600 applications since it launched online last Wednesday.
“The response is very enthusiastic,” he said, adding those whose applications had been approved could now expect to receive the documents allowing them to move to Hong Kong.
The minister was speaking before embarking on a seven-day visit to Singapore and Manila in the Philippines to tap overseas experience on talent recruitment, as well as explore ways to better equip Filipino domestic helpers to meet the needs of Hong Kong’s ageing society.
Sun said enhancing exchanges and understanding of talent recruitment were among the priorities of his trip to Singapore, and he would meet two local ministers as well as Hongkongers working there.
