Hong Kong promotes talent opportunities in Seoul, highlighting Greater Bay Area benefits and innovation ecosystem.

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul

​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) held a networking luncheon in Seoul, Korea, today (August 29) to promote Hong Kong's advantages as a talent hub and the vast opportunities ahead as the gateway to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Speaking at the luncheon, the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, pointed out that there is a vibrant and active Korean community in Hong Kong, and Korean students are the largest overseas students group enrolled in the University Grants Committee-funded programmes in Hong Kong.

"It is our pleasure to help build this talent pool from Korea that also adds to the international vibe of our city," she said.

She added that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is committed to investing in infrastructure and education, fostering innovation and creating a dynamic and highly international environment for ambitious individuals.

At the luncheon, the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, introduced the boundless opportunities and benefits brought about by the development of the GBA for Korean talents and enterprises.

Ms Chan said, "The GBA presents abundant opportunities and exciting career prospects for talented individuals." She added that foreign nationals working in Hong Kong were able to enjoy convenient access to the fast-growing GBA market and also the opportunities on the Mainland. Some recent measures included the introduction of multiple-entry visa to the Mainland in 2023, which greatly facilitated the travel of foreign staff from Hong Kong-registered companies to the Mainland (including the nine cities of the GBA) for business purposes. Moreover, a new card-type travel document for non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents to visit the Mainland was launched in July 2024, which has greatly enhanced the convenience of clearance at the Mainland's control points and facilitated international talent in Hong Kong in travelling to the Mainland for business or leisure.

The Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, introduced Hong Kong's attractions as a magnet for innovation and technology (I&T) talents at the luncheon. She emphasised that Hong Kong is building its own I&T ecosystem, actively attracting I&T talents from local and abroad, promoting technology with talents, leading industries with technology, and attracting talents with industries.

She said, "The entrepreneurial and employment opportunities provided by a vibrant I&T ecosystem are the most effective way to attract I&T talents to come and stay in Hong Kong for development. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work with various sectors of the community to enhance Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem. We welcome and encourage Korean talents in I&T, especially those in the relevant strategic technology industries, to come to Hong Kong to realise their potential."

Also speaking at the event, the Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), Mr Anthony Lau, highlighted Hong Kong's unique advantages and enormous opportunities as well as various talent admission schemes to attract talents with diverse backgrounds from around the world to pursue development in Hong Kong.

"Hong Kong Talent Engage aims to develop strategic engagement plans to trawl for talents worldwide, and provide comprehensive one-stop support services to assist talents in their long-term development in Hong Kong," Mr Lau said. He added that HKTE will continue to step up global promotion on Hong Kong's dual role as an international talent hub and the country's gateway for talents to attract more high-calibre talents from all over the world to Hong Kong.

A representative from a Korean company was invited to share their experience in setting up business and the working environment in Hong Kong.

The luncheon was attended by representatives from human resource agencies and top tertiary institutions, as well as professionals and students in Seoul.

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security) inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan, inspected the passing-out parade for 29 probationary inspectors and 164 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College today (September 14) and witnessed the moment they became new members of the Force.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Mr Kan Kai-yan thanked the family and friends who attended the ceremony for their support and trust in the graduates, enabling them to be a powerful force resolutely safeguarding their “home” - Hong Kong. He was proud to see the graduates formally shoulder the mission of “safeguarding their family and country and upholding the rule of law”.

He encouraged the graduates that no matter what new challenges and difficulties they face in the future, they should not forget their original intention of joining the Force in fighting against evils and be a good policeman. He also used a popular movie quote – remember one word called “heart”, to encourage the graduates to do everything well with their hearts.

Mr Kan said that whether it is dealing with a request from citizens, solving problems in relation to people's livelihood and community security, or safeguarding national security, everyone of them should do their utmost with their “hearts”, and the public would feel the enthusiasm and professionalism that a good policeman should have.

He continued that with the change of the times and circumstances, “evils” do not only refer to fraudsters who cheat in real life and the cyber world, but also traitors who endanger national security. In addition to the ever changing modus operandi of crimes, there are also challenges in dealing with unprecedented national security risks.

“As the head of the National Security Department of the Force, I especially want to refer to the national security risks we are facing. At present, our society seems to be stable on the surface, but in fact the national security risk is secretly surging everywhere; there are still people who use “soft confrontation” to infiltrate the society and endanger national security; external forces continue to keep an eye on us, intending to curb the development of the country by interfering in Hong Kong's affairs and wantonly smearing the city and our country; and local terrorism is also going underground. In recent years, we have detected many cases involving firearms and bombs, which is enough proof of such risks. It has not only posed a threat to national security, but also seriously endangered the personal safety of every Hong Kong citizen.”

He believes that “safeguarding national security” is the responsibility of every officer, and it is also one of the strategic directions of the Force and one of the operational priorities of the Commissioner of Police.

“The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance which came to effect this year clearly stipulates that we must take national security as the most important consideration in making any decision and carrying out our duties. Therefore, in the face of the national security risks and as the forefront of protecting our people’s lives and property, all of us should have national security awareness to identify national security risk at an early stage for proper prevention and swift response, working together to fulfil the mission of safeguarding national security.”

Finally, he once again encouraged the graduates, who are about to take up their respective posts that no matter what environment and difficulties they face, they should always keep in mind and adhere to their original intention of joining the Force in fighting against evils, carrying out duties in their own post with “heart”, contributing to the Force and society, maintaining the stability and prosperity of the country and Hong Kong, and enabling every citizen to live well and thrive.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security) inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security) inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security) inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security) inspects passing-out parade at HK Police College Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases