Building Hong Kong’s position as an international hub for high-calibre talent

Building an International Hub for Post-Secondary Education

Promote the "Study in Hong Kong" brand to attract overseas students through scholarships and incentives
Proactively invite top talent to Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Temporarily exempt non-local undergraduate students from part-time job restrictions
Establish the Northern Metropolis University Town to foster collaboration with renowned institutions

Establish a Committee on Education, Technology, and Talents to coordinate talent development efforts
Update the Talent List in early 2025 to align with the needs of the "eight centres"
Expand the Top Talent Pass Scheme to include more universities and enhance entry criteria for skilled workers
Implement a trial arrangement for vocational professionals to support skilled trades facing labor shortages
Strengthen cooperation with GBA cities to promote opportunities in the region

Collaborate with Dongguan Municipal Government to conclude the development of the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park to reach 1 million tonnes per annum in cargo-handling capacity
Enhance Fly-Via-Zhuhai-Hong Kong direct passenger service and the development of the international air-cargo business with joint effort from the Zhuhai Municipality
Collaborate with Guangdong Province and Macao to establish GBA Standards on skill level for skilled workers in the construction sector with the “One Examination, Multiple Certification” Arrangement, and formulate GBA Construction Standards
Streamline cross-boundary data flow in all sectors throughout the GBA
Strive for the establishment of a GBA Legal Information Platform and a dedicated platform for GBA lawyers to facilitate professional exchange and training
Extend the pilot arrangement to include graduates from the GBA campuses of Hong Kong universities under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates