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Hong Kong's Ambitious Transformation into Global Hub Unveiled

2/11/2026

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Hong Kong is transforming into an international hub under the 14th and 15th National Five-Year Plans.
The Northern Metropolis initiative and integration with the Greater Bay Area support this shift.
Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung became chairman of the Vocational Training Council on January 1, 2026, and stresses Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) to nurture talent and sustain competitiveness in finance, aviation, trade, and culture.

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Story summary

Hong Kong is transforming into an international hub under the 14th and 15th National Five-Year Plans.
The Northern Metropolis initiative and integration with the Greater Bay Area support this shift.
Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung became chairman of the Vocational Training Council on January 1, 2026, and stresses Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) to nurture talent and sustain competitiveness in finance, aviation, trade, and culture.