Chief Secretary's Move to Broaden Top Talent Pass Scheme for Visa Holders
Monday, 12 August 2024, 12:50
Chief Secretary's Strategy for Talent Acquisition
In a bid to alleviate the unemployment rate and bolster the local workforce, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki is set to expand the Top Talent Pass Scheme. The initiative will now consider graduates from institutions beyond the previously defined 'top 100' universities.
Key Support for the Scheme
- Alexa Chow Yee-ping and John Lee Ka-chiu advocate for the approach.
- Collaboration with Renmin University of China is highlighted.
- This strategy aims to attract prestigious visa holders with diverse academic backgrounds.
Impact on the Economy
This broadened scheme is anticipated to significantly impact Hong Kong’s economic landscape by enriching the talent pool and stimulating innovation.
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