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Hong Kong’s Talent Drive Nets 270,000 Professionals ahead of Global Summit Week
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Norovirus Outbreak on Holland America’s Westerdam Prompts Hong Kong Health Alert for Cruise Passengers
Hong Kong health officials investigated 76 norovirus cases on the cruise ship MS Westerdam and issued hygiene advisories as the vessel continued its Asia itinerary. The event underscores the need for employers and travel managers to ensure cruise operators have clear outbreak protocols and that travellers practise strict hand-washing, as standard sanitisers do not kill norovirus.
Hong Kong counts more than 270,000 new professionals as talent drive gains pace
Government figures released on 2 March show that 270,000 overseas professionals have taken up visas to live and work in Hong Kong since 2023, signalling strong momentum for the city’s talent-attraction schemes ahead of a high-profile Global Talent Summit later this month.
Capital-Investor visa draws HK$95 billion as Hong Kong links immigration and finance
Officials report that Hong Kong’s reopened Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted 3,166 applications and HK$95 billion in pledged funds, highlighting how the city is using immigration policy to channel capital into its asset-management sector and bolster its status as a family-office hub.
Hong Kong expands automated e-Channel access to more frequent visitors
From 2 March 2026, any traveller who has entered Hong Kong twice in the past two years can enrol in the city’s automated e-Channel system, slashing border-clearance times and easing airport congestion. The simplified process drops nationality restrictions and fingerprint collection for e-passport holders, offering business visitors and assignees a much quicker path through immigration.
Transport Department moves driving-licence ‘direct issue’ process fully online
A press notice on 2 March confirmed that Hong Kong will scrap walk-in quota tickets for foreign-licence conversions and shift to a fully online, pre-booked system, increasing transparency but requiring assignees to plan licence swaps several weeks ahead.