To meet diverse development needs, the city has positioned itself as an international hub for high-calibre talent
Driven by innovation and technology, an advantageous location, financial expertise and opportunity, Hong Kong’s economy is progressing steadily. Already a major international finance hub, the city continues to seek new avenues for growth.
To keep pace with the city’s forward momentum, drive future growth and stay competitive, Hong Kong will need a diverse workforce to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the workplace in several important sectors.
Recruiting global talent is essential to Hong Kong’s socio-economic development. Without appropriate action, the city will face a shortage of more than 180,000 workers in major sectors by 2028, according to a recent government report on manpower.
As such, the Hong Kong government has prioritised a global talent strategy to support the development of “eight centres” that reflect the city’s strategic positioning and strengths in the following fields: trade; finance; innovation and technology; cultural exchange; intellectual property trading; aviation; shipping; and legal and dispute resolution services.
