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HKFP
03-07-2025
- Business
- HKFP
Lawmaker urges more English-language TV, radio programming, two years after gov't cuts to required broadcast hours
A lawmaker has called on the government to ensure more English-language TV and radio programming, two years after the government relaxed rules for programming hours. At a legislative meeting on Wednesday, pro-Beijing lawmaker Starry Lee said Hong Kong needed to capitalise on its strengths and position as a international hub for high-calibre talent ahead of the upcoming 15th National Games and other international events. Lee, who heads the DAB party, urged the 'setting up of well-established English information channels for [the] demonstration of Hong Kong's cultural diversity, openness and inclusiveness…,' including a 24-hour RTHK English-language channel and the use of social media platforms. It comes two years after the required broadcast hours for English programming on English-language stations was reduced from 80 per cent to 55 per cent. Public consultation According to a written response by Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan, there are a total of five English-language TV channels and three radio channels in Hong Kong. 'These help exhibit Hong Kong's diversity and global vision, proactively telling good stories of the country and Hong Kong and enabling non-Chinese speaking persons in Hong Kong to have a better understanding of various information about Hong Kong and Mainland China,' Chan's response said. As for international talent, The Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) provides them comprehensive support services aiding their integration into local society, he added: '[T]he HKTE's promotional and publicity materials, including its online platform, TV Announcements in the Public Interest, social media posts, etc, are already fully available in English, and its themed seminars on living in Hong Kong also offer online livestreaming and simultaneous interpretation services.' According to Chan, the Information Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will continue producing more English-Language social media content, including for promoting the upcoming National Games. In the third quarter of this year, the Office of the Communications Authority will launch a public consultation on the free-to-TV licence renewals.
South China Morning Post
02-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's robustness continues to strengthen its status as an international talent hub
Financial services, aviation, shipping, and innovation and technology are among the key industries expected to generate a new surge of growth in Hong Kong. To meet changing business needs, the city is seeking high-calibre professionals from these sectors as part of its strategic approach to talent acquisition. Advertisement In the face of keen competition for global talent, the city has adopted a proactive approach. Key initiatives include the establishment of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), a dedicated office under the government's Labour and Welfare Bureau. HKTE plays a vital role in promoting the city's growth opportunities, its unique advantages as a gateway between mainland China and the world, and its vibrant, multicultural lifestyle. The opportunity to pursue professional growth in Hong Kong is particularly attractive to international talent, exemplified by Knight Frank's chief operations officer for Greater China, Travis Huggins. In 2011, when the native Australian first considered working abroad, London seemed a natural choice. But Hong Kong had more to offer. 'I had already been working for a few years and wanted to learn more, to hone and develop my skills. I wanted to further my career in a global market, where it was relatively easy to get started,' he says. 'For me, Hong Kong just seemed to make sense; the finance, accounting and legal frameworks were similar to those I dealt with in Melbourne. And I could also see that the city's close connections with mainland China would open all kinds of new possibilities.' Travis Huggins, Knight Frank's chief operations officer for Greater China, shares his experience at the HKTE outreach programme in Australia. After completing a series of online and in-person interviews, Huggins accepted a job in Hong Kong that offered good financial incentives and promising prospects. Advertisement The city's favourable tax regime enhanced its appeal. 'It is very simple and efficient,' says Huggins, who soon realised that the city's tightly knit urban structure meant lower household expenses. 'I began to like the convenience of living in Hong Kong; you have everything on the doorstep, at your fingertips – and everything works smoothly.'
