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CIMA calls for forward-looking action in the 2026-27 Budget to secure Hong Kong’s long-term growth
Advice Columnist

CIMA calls for forward-looking action in the 2026-27 Budget to secure Hong Kong’s long-term growth

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has submitted earlier its recommendations for the 2026-27 Hong Kong Budget, urging the Government to take decisive action to build a high skilled workforce, strengthen long-term competitiveness, and accelerate strategic growth ahead of Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s Budget announcement on 25 February 2026. In its submission to the Hong […]

Gearing up for a 5G future
Advice Columnist

Gearing up for a 5G future

As the roll out of fifth-generation broadband networks, better known as 5G gets underway, organisations are beginning to look at the various ways they can utilise the latest wave of groundbreaking technology by building a future-ready workforce to capitalise on an array of new possibilities.

Eight jobs of a bygone era
HR Career Success

Eight jobs of a bygone era

【115 years of Hong Kong Recruitment Market】— Eight jobs of a bygone era In the past 50 years, Hong Kong has transformed from a centre of industry into a service-based, knowledge-driven economy thanks to universal education and advances in technology. In the process, many new jobs have been created while traditional ones, mostly in light industry and manufacturing, have been radically redefined or consigned to oblivion. Here, we look at some of the jobs that have disappeared in recent decades, but which were once well known in Hong Kong.

Now hiring: Hong Kong’s next-gen CEOs need to make crucial changes to maintain the city’s competitive edge
Career Coaching & Guidance

Now hiring: Hong Kong’s next-gen CEOs need to make crucial changes to maintain the city’s competitive edge

My job is to help find and develop leaders, so it’s not unusual to be asked to look for a new CEO. This week, however, I was called in by the chairman of a listed company with a search request that was groundbreaking. The company has been struggling to keep up with the pace of technological change in its industry – and risked being overtaken by disrupters and losing touch with its customers. So the board resolved to do something radical: hire a new, young CEO whose ability to innovate would matter more than industry experience or familiarity with the Hong Kong market.

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub
Career Coaching & Guidance

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub

Does sourcing have a future in Hong Kong? This is a question frequently asked by people in the industry, from junior merchandisers to managing directors. After all, the competitiveness of factories in southern China has been eroded by increased costs, an appreciating renminbi and fierce competition from South East Asia. Job seekers are worried about the future of the industry in Hong Kong and managing directors face difficult choices when determining where they should establish their regional hub.

Getting your résumé right
Job Search in Hong Kong

Getting your résumé right

Hong Kong is known for its fast-paced working culture, where things need to be done quickly. As a result, employers here spend less time reading CVs than the global average……

You have five minutes to make a good first impression
Career Coaching & Guidance

You have five minutes to make a good first impression

An experienced recruiter or headhunter will know within the first five to 10 minutes of an interview whether a candidate is suitable. First impressions are very important in an interview, especially for senior positions. After all, companies expect their key executives to make a good first impression when meeting clients or promoting their services.

To be a Professional Planning and Development Surveyors
Advice Columnist

To be a Professional Planning and Development Surveyors

The Planning and Development Division is one of the six divisions of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS).  It now numbers about 62 professional members known as “Professional Planning and Development Surveyors” (or P&D Surveyors) who serve in both the private and public sectors in Hong Kong.