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By way of background, the scheme was launched in 2014 to provide overseas internship opportunities for students of 11 HK tertiary institutions (8 govt-funded universities + 2 private universities + HK Academy of Performing Arts) to widen their horizons while cultivating them as "ambassadors" to strengthen HK-ASEAN bilateral ties. To date, over 860 students have joined the scheme in the past years, interning in three Economic and Trade Offices (Singapore, Bangkok and Jakarta), APEC Secretariat, and various private companies in the fields of aviation, port, finance, law, education, MICE etc.

Tens of thousands of people have moved to Hong Kong since last year under measures designed to attract talent, but the city will need to strengthen its efforts to remain competitive, Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday.

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung began his visit programme in Vietnam today by calling on the Ministry of Public Security and witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on co-operation concerning immigration matters between Hong Kong and Vietnam.

After our Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung,'s official visit to Vietnam in late August, we would like to share more information on Hong Kong's visa facilitation to Vietnamese community as follows:

Under the QMAS, eligible applicants fulfilling the requirements of the respective profession on the Talent List will be awarded 30 bonus points under the General Points Test, significantly enhancing their chances of approval. For employers intending to recruit outside talents under the GEP and the ASMTP, they no longer need to prove difficulties in local recruitment, to fill vacancies falling under the professions on the List, thereby reducing their time to scout outside talent.

Hong Kong welcomes visitors from all around the world with open arms and open doors, giving away 500,000 air tickets and over a million Hong Kong Goodies visitor consumption vouchers through the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign! Get a cash voucher for restaurants, shops or attractions, an exclusive gift from your favourite attraction or museum, or a free welcome drink at one of Hong Kong’s eclectic bars.

We are excited to share with you that a one-stop visa application portal (www.hkengage.gov.hk) under the Talents Service Unit has been rolled out, as part of Hong Kong’s relentless efforts to attract talents around the world following the blueprint outlined in Chief Executive Mr John Lee’s Policy Address on 19 October 2022.

Appicable to overseas travellers from all places outside of Chinese mainland or Macao SAR.
- Fully Vaccinated with Vaccines Recognised by HKG
- Negative Pre-Departure Rapid Antigen Test
- Health & Quarantine Information Declaration