HKTE Organises Career Fair in London to Connect Global Talent with Job Opportunities in Hong Kong and the Mainland

HKTE organises career fair in London with Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland enterprises

Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" (the showcase) in London, the United Kingdom (UK), on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. The showcase was supported by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London.

More than 50 enterprises and organisations from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland offered over 200 job vacancies across sectors such as banking and finance, innovation and technology, engineering and construction, and professional services at the showcase. The showcase attracted more than 4 500 visits. It also featured a forum and workshops, at which government representatives and business leaders introduced Hong Kong's development advantages, talent landscape and market trends, and senior human resources representatives offered practical job-seeking tips and career planning insights.

In his welcome remarks, the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan, said that the showcase enabled global talent to learn about career development in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, and exchange and match jobs directly with enterprises. He added that, in line with Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, HKTE will continue to promote Hong Kong around the world and adopt a targeted approach to attract talent with the skills required for the development of our country and Hong Kong.

The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Miss Pamela Lam, said in her keynote speech that Hong Kong's First Five-year Plan clearly states that Hong Kong will participate in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) into an international first-class bay area and a world class city cluster with global influence. Among these efforts, the Northern Metropolis is a main platform for Hong Kong to deeply engage in the development of the GBA, and to actively integrate into and serve the overall national development. It is also the driving force behind Hong Kong's future development. She added that the Northern Metropolis will foster the integrated development of education, technology, industry, talent and urban development, which is bound to generate immense opportunities. She encouraged local talent to pursue their careers in Hong Kong, establish a base in the city and tap into opportunities in the GBA.

The Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, Miss Fiona Chau, said at the forum that Hong Kong is an ideal springboard for UK professionals, entrepreneurs and graduates to explore Asian markets. The showcase enabled participants to deepen their understanding of the job markets in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, and she hoped that they would seize the opportunity to pursue development in Hong Kong.

A representative from a participating enterprise said that the event enabled enterprises to connect with global talent directly and identify suitable candidates with international perspective and cross-cultural collaboration experience, thereby supporting business expansion.

In the coming year, HKTE will visit key regions including the Chinese Mainland, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America to conduct promotional activities. It will also continue to collaborate with major Chinese Mainland cities in attracting overseas talent, leveraging Hong Kong's strengths as an international talent hub and the country's gateway for talent, and building Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent.

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows an HR representative from a participating enterprises providing face-to-face CV consultation service to participants. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows participants receiving free executive headshots upon completing designated missions. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows representatives from participating enterprises interacting with talent and responding to enquiries. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" (the showcase) in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan (first left), engaging with talent at the booth. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" (the showcase) in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the showcase attracting global talent to participate. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" (the showcase) in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Miss Pamela Lam (front row, fifth right); the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan (front row, sixth left); the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, Miss Fiona Chau (front row, fifth left); with guests and participants at the showcase. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" (the showcase) in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows a panel discussion at the showcase. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Miss Pamela Lam (fourth left); the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan (fourth right); the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, Miss Fiona Chau (third right); and other forum speakers. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, Miss Fiona Chau delivering her speech at the forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Miss Pamela Lam, delivering her keynote speech. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) held the "Hong Kong • Global Talent & Career Showcase" (the showcase) in London, the United Kingdom, on October 17 and 18 (London time) to introduce to local international talent the career prospects in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland so as to attract them to come to pursue their development. Photo shows the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan, introducing Hong Kong's unique advantages and development opportunities to participants at the showcase. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Departments enhance measures to cope with inbound passenger traffic peak at Huanggang Port

The Security Bureau (SB) said today (October 19) that southbound passenger flow at the Huanggang Port began to build up from 2pm. Between 2pm and 4pm, about 9 401 passengers arrived in Hong Kong via the Huanggang Port, representing an increase of 366 per cent (more than 3.5 times) compared with the same period previously at the Huanggang Port/Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Southbound passenger traffic is expected to increase further later today.

The Immigration Department (ImmD) has disseminated the latest waiting time information via the SB's"Easy Boundary" platform. Before travelling, passengers may check the latest immigration information of various boundary control points, including the Huanggang Port, on the "Easy Boundary" platform. Earlier today, the ImmD also released a short video on social media urging eligible members of the public who plan to cross the boundary at the Huanggang Port to enrol in advance for the "collaborative inspection" automated channels and avoid making their journeys during peak periods, so as to facilitate trip planning and preparation for clearance.

All clearance channels at the arrival hall on L4 of the Huanggang Port have been opened. To further expedite passenger flow, the ImmD will implement crowd diversion and control measures on L4 and L2 in collaboration with the Police depending on actual passenger flow. If passenger flow continues to increase, the Police will make necessary arrangements for passengers who have completed immigration clearance to wait for public transport in designated queuing areas in a safe and orderly manner. Members of the public may have to wait briefly in the queuing areas before boarding public transport to leave the port.

To cope with today's inbound peak, the Transport Department (TD) has arranged about 120 franchised buses, 40 green minibuses and 130 cross-boundary coaches for service and standby support. During peak hours, the service of franchised buses can be enhanced to every two to three minutes, while the frequency of green minibuses and cross-boundary coaches can be increased to every three to four minutes. Franchised bus operators have also operated individual special short-haul services to expedite the dispersal of inbound passengers and speed up bus turnaround. Meanwhile, service ambassadors and staff of public transport operators station at the L2 hall and the public transport interchange to assist passengers in choosing suitable transport modes according to their destinations and boarding in an orderly manner. Police officers have also been deployed on-site to help maintain order.

The SB will continue to work with the ImmD, the Police, the TD and other relevant departments to monitor the situation at the port and the passenger flow in real time, flexibly deploy manpower and adopt corresponding contingency measures as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of various clearance arrangements and public transport services. The SB appeals to members of the public to plan their journeys in advance, choose suitable boundary control points and avoid making their journeys during peak periods.

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