Inclusion of five more sectors brings total to 17 under the scheme, as city works to strengthen its role as a global ...

Authorities said the expanded scope would “inject greater flexibility” into the city’s short-term activities scheme, ...

The city created a visa to lure professionals from around the world. Most of the takers were Chinese seeking better jobs, better schools and greater freedom. By Joy Dong Reporting from Hong Kong To ...

This report was written by Tom Grundy and published in Hong Kong Free Press on August 23, 2025. The following edited version is published as part of a content partnership agreement with Global Voices.

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is overhauling visa rules to attract foreign talent as it battles with rival finance hubs like Singapore for talent following nearly three years of pandemic isolation. Chief ...

Authorities in Hong Kong said late Tuesday they had canceled the work visa of a Chinese biophysicist who was jailed for creating the world's first gene-edited babies, throwing cold water on his plans ...

Hong Kong plans to welcome individuals from Vietnam, Laos, and Nepal to study and work at its eight public universities. This initiative is part of a broader program aimed at attracting talented ...

If you earn over a quarter-million dollars a year, Singapore wants you. A new, flexible five-year work visa for foreigners making at least S$30,000 ($21,500) a month is the latest salvo in a race to ...