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- 180,000 Worker Shortage Confirmed: The Labour and Welfare Bureau released a sobering projection today: Hong Kong's manpower shortage is expected to hit 180,000 by 2028. The data highlights a severe "technical skills gap," with skilled technical workers accounting for over one-third of the shortfall.
- Construction Importation Deadline (31 Jan): A critical reminder for the construction sector: The Q1 2026 application window for the Labour Importation Scheme for the Construction Sector is open and will close strictly on 31 Jan. Contractors have two weeks left to submit quota requests for the April–June period.
- "Risk-Averse" Candidate Trend: New data from Robert Walters indicates a shift in candidate psychology for Q1 2026. Despite a recovering market, 40% of professionals now rank "Job Security" as a top-three priority, making them hesitant to switch jobs without a significant premium (often >10%).