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閱讀中文版本 The three measures include expanding the list of eligible universities under the TTPS, extending the validity period of the first visas of Category A applications under the TTPS, as well as enhancing the assessment criteria of the General Points Test under the QMAS. Following the announcement in this year’s Policy Address on the reforms in various aspects…
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Hong Kong’s diverging housing rents and home prices are turning more renters into buyers, especially new arrivals under the city’s various talent schemes, offering a potential salve to the real estate slump. At the same time, attractive rental returns, lower interest rates and the end of duties aimed at non-residents are drawing more buyers from…
A series of aggressive recruitment drives by the government has enriched Hong Kong’s talent pool in recent years. The latest to take up residency is seven-time snooker world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan. But while the city continues to appeal to celebrities and their like, many more who have arrived are struggling to secure jobs. In addition…
Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan has obtained Hong Kong residency under a talent scheme known as the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, citing the city’s tax system, food and the popularity of snooker as attractions, the Immigration Department has announced. Talking to immigration director Benson Kwok in a video released on Thursday, O’Sullivan said he had spent…
Most arrivals under Hong Kong’s top talent scheme are from mainland China. In the last of a three-part series, Kahon Chan learns that many go all out to get their children into the city’s best schools. See part one here and part two here. Thea Tong Haoxiang arrived in Hong Kong from Shenyang in February…
Almost two years after Hong Kong began its big talent drive to attract graduates and top earners, the picture is less than rosy for many cleared to come to the city. In the first of a three-part series, Willa Wu finds out what new arrivals have experienced. Kira Xiong, a 23-year-old finance graduate with degrees…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced an economic reform blueprint on Wednesday aimed at transforming Hong Kong’s traditional sectors such as finance, trade and shipping, and investing in new technology industries, while rolling out a bigger welcome mat for foreign talent and funds. In his third policy address since becoming Hong Kong’s leader, he also…
Hong Kong will have a “golden opportunity” to develop its higher education institutions in the coming decade given Beijing’s support, a minister has told a forum where university heads also debated how to build the city into an international hub for students. The presidents disagreed on the best way to reach that goal, with some…