Electricians, plumbers on new workers priority list

[RTHK] - 11/17/2024

Plumbers, electricians and specialised construction workers will be among those first invited to Hong Kong under the SAR's next scheme to bring in employees from elsewhere, the government said on Sunday. Officials say Hong Kong faces a shortfall of around 180,000 workers by 2028, but plans are (…)



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