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37,000 Non-Local Workers Join Hong Kong Amid Rising Unemployment

10/23/2025

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Hong Kong has imported more than 37,000 non-local workers under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme since it began two years ago.
Labour and Welfare Chief Chris Sun reported 35,589 approvals for the food and beverage sector, with about 17,000 still employed as of August 2025.
Unemployment has risen, with jobless rates in construction at 7.2% and in food and beverage at 6.8% between July and September 2025.

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Story summary

Hong Kong has imported more than 37,000 non-local workers under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme since it began two years ago.
Labour and Welfare Chief Chris Sun reported 35,589 approvals for the food and beverage sector, with about 17,000 still employed as of August 2025.
Unemployment has risen, with jobless rates in construction at 7.2% and in food and beverage at 6.8% between July and September 2025.