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73 Hong Kong public schools tap new grant to recruit foreign English teachers amid talent crunch

73 Hong Kong public schools tap new grant to recruit foreign English teachers amid talent crunch

Hong Kong’s revamped NET Grant attracted 73 public schools in its first year, giving them HK$900,000–1 million each to hire native English-speaking teachers on flexible salaries. The move is expected to increase education-sector work-visa demand and strengthen the city’s appeal for expatriate families, though some veteran teachers may balk at lower pay tiers.

Apr 12, 2026
Hong Kong Bar Association warns new bill could let Immigration Director bar anyone from leaving city

Hong Kong Bar Association warns new bill could let Immigration Director bar anyone from leaving city

A draft amendment to Hong Kong’s Immigration Ordinance would allow the Immigration Director to bar any person from leaving the territory without prior court approval. The Hong Kong Bar Association says the power is too broad and lacks legal safeguards, warning of damage to personal freedoms and business confidence. For multinational employers and mobile workers, the prospect of sudden exit bans introduces a new compliance and contractual risk.

Apr 12, 2026

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