1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (12 Mar, 2026)

Market Updates By Me2Works Published on 12/03/2026

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  • New Horizons Job Fair Opens Today: The Labour Department is hosting a large-scale job fair at MacPherson Stadium (12–13 March), offering over 2,900 vacancies across retail, catering, and various other sectors. Source: Labour Department


  • GBA Youth Employment Scheme Fair (March 13): Tomorrow, the "Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme Job Fair" will be held at Cordis, Hong Kong. It targets youth aged 29 or below with sub-degrees or higher, featuring over 20 organizations with vacancies in Mainland GBA cities. Source: news.gov.hk


  • Visa-Renewal Window Tripled: Effective March 1, 2026, foreign professionals under schemes like GEP and ASMTP can now file for visa extensions up to 90 days before expiry, providing significant relief for HR planning. Source: VisaHQ


  • Civil Service Pay Trend Survey Resumes: The government has confirmed the resumption of the Pay Trend Survey for the 2026-27 financial year, signaling a potential move away from recent pay freezes depending on private sector data. Source: The Standard


  • MPF Performance & Awards: Sun Life was crowned the first-ever "Diamond Choice" winner at the 2026 MPF Awards, as the MPF system hits its 25th anniversary with record-breaking growth streaks. Source: PR Newswire