Attracting global talents
Hong Kong is not only a place with outstanding study opportunities but also an excellent environment for research, innovation and invention. Amongst the various talent admission schemes, the HKSAR Government launched the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) in June 2006 to attract global talents to settle in Hong Kong, which has helped the city to upkeep its competitiveness internationally. Given the increasing number of applicants under the QMAS, the Government increased the annual quota from 1 000 to 2 000, with a view to further enlarging Hong Kong’s talent pool and strengthening its role as Asia’s World City. With Hong Kong’s high quality of living, a year-round calendar of cultural, arts and sports events as well as stunning nature just around the corner, it offers the ideal conditions for those looking to work and live in a multicultural place in Asia.
Further details on the QMAS can be found here.
On March 12 and 13, 2021, the Cyberport Virtual Career Fair opened its doors virtually, welcoming over 2 000 participants and recording over 26 000 views on the first day. It gathered more than 170 large enterprises, technology companies and start-ups, including tech heavyweight Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hong Kong Broadband Network and Cyberport community member WeLab Bank. To satisfy the growing appetite for innovation and technology (I&T) talents, Cyberport announced the upcoming launch of a new integrated I&T talent acquisition platform “iTalent”. The platform aims at helping members of the Cyberport community to find the right talents, providing opportunities for young people with aspirations to join the I&T industry, while continuously expanding the talent pool by attracting newcomers into the ecosystem.
From March 18 to 24, 2021, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held its flagship Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo, featuring 100 more participating companies than 2020, with over 270 large corporations, technology companies and startups offering vacancies with strong demand in artificial intelligence and robotics, biotech, fintech, and data and smart city. During the seven-day Expo, a stellar cast of industry leaders and young innovators shared their views on how I&T would lead the way in shaping Hong Kong for an era of digital business and transform the way we work, live and play.
For those who have a deep passion for science and technology, the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (HKLF) is having its inaugural opening on November 15, 2021 at the Hong Kong Science Park. During a week-long programme, there will be ample opportunities for exchanges between participating Shaw Laureates and young scientists joining the HKLF. Apart from plenary lectures, panel discussions and parallel group sessions conducted by Shaw Laureates and other distinguished scientists, the programme will also offer informal and cozy gatherings with plenty of chances of networking and dialogues.