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Hong Kong Budget 2023: Eligible residents to receive HKD$ 5,000 to boost spending
Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s premier economic and financial hub was affected when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the SAR fully shut its borders to outsiders. It’s no wonder the government sought to boost the economy through a number of measures, including handing out consumption vouchers to eligible residents to encourage spending. While the city-state …
How to win free tickets to Hong Kong this year
Fancy a free trip to Hong Kong? You might just be in luck! After more than two years of strict COVID-19 restrictions and a near closure of its borders, Hong Kong is finally open and eager to welcome foreign tourists back, and the city is boosting its arrival numbers by giving away 500,000 free airline …
Hong Kong to pay 30% more for ESG jobs
With Hong Kong dropping almost all entry restrictions, the SAR is looking to attract top talent from worldwide and the mainland. More specifically, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) jobs in Hong Kong are gaining more traction. These jobs could command more than 30% salary premiums as companies try to meet their sustainability targets and tackle …
5 best things to do in Hong Kong during Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is just ‘round the corner! Falling on Sunday, January 22nd this year, Chinese New Year (aka CNY or the Lunar New Year) is Hong Kong’s most celebrated festival. From flower markets to pop-up displays and more, the city-state is gearing up for the new year festivities and preparing to ring in the …
Everything you need to know about Hong Kong Tourism’s three new strategies to attract visitors
Until a few weeks ago, Hong Kong had one of the world’s strictest zero COVID-19 policies. At one point, visitors were banned, and residents had to do a 21-day quarantine in designated government-approved hotels. Now, for the first time in three years, people coming into Hong Kong by international flights can visit restaurants, gyms, and …