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A holistic approach to solving the Hong Kong’s labor shortage

THE STANDARD STANDS
14-07-2025 09:28 HKT
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Hong Kong’s reliance on labor importation schemes may provide short-term relief, but it is not a long-term solution. (SING TAO)
Hong Kong’s reliance on labor importation schemes may provide short-term relief, but it is not a long-term solution. (SING TAO)
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