Hong Kong’s labour shortage to hit 180,000 by 2028 amid city’s rapidly ageing population

Hong Kong’s labour shortage to hit 180,000 by 2028 amid city’s rapidly ageing population

[South China Morning Post] - 11/14/2024

By 2028, more than 2 million people, or 28 per cent of the population, will be aged 65 or above.



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