Hong Kong scouts for talent down under

Cheng Wong

Undersecretary for Labour and Welfare Ho Kai-ming led Hong Kong Talent Engage officials on their inaugural visit to Australia last week to attract local talent to pursue careers in Hong Kong.

During their visit from March 17 to 21, HKTE officials hosted three events to share information on the latest Talent List update and settlement support services, featuring insights from two Australian professionals in Hong Kong on recent developments in the cybersecurity and sustainable finance sectors.

At the events, Ho highlighted Hong Kong's advantages and opportunities as an ideal destination for international talent.

He said that in line with Hong Kong's future development, the government is "committed to promoting and attracting more international high-caliber talent to settle in Hong Kong."

Ho, along with HKTE director Anthony Lau Chun-hon and his team, visited Sydney and Melbourne, meeting representatives from five local universities including the University of Technology Sydney, and engaging with a local start-up hub and an innovation institution.

The delegation also took part in Australia's largest career fair for graduates and undergraduates - the Big Meet 2025 - to showcase Hong Kong's advantages.

An HKTE spokesman said that this year, it will continue its efforts to attract top-tier international talent from key overseas markets including Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

cheng.wong@singtaonewscorp.com