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Chris Sun Yuk-han

Chris Sun Yuk-han
The latest news and updates on Chris Sun Yuk-han, a prominent Hong Kong government official with a distinguished career in public service. Having joined the Administrative Service in 1994, he previously held significant roles including Deputy Secretary for Food and Health, Head of Healthcare Planning and Development, and Commissioner for Labour. As Secretary for Labour and Welfare since July 2022, he is responsible for safeguarding employee rights, promoting social welfare, and addressing manpower development.
Industry leaders have called for priority hiring of local graduates to address a shrinking job market. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Calls grow to hire locals as graduate jobs decline amid AI, economic pressures

Industry leaders’ remarks come after labour minister said vacancies suitable for university graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Smoking ban at construction sites must be implemented without delay

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Hong Kong may widen support for elderly residents after recent deaths exposed gaps in identifying those at risk. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says

Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.

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Hong Kong transport

KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched

Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards.

Another KMB fare rebate machine briefly malfunctioned in Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Revamped transport fare scheme triggers concerns about cost for working elderly

Hong Kong’s revised scheme now requires elderly and people with disabilities to pay 20 per cent of fares for trips costing over HK$10.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must look beyond mainland China talent to stay global, experts say

Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland China.

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Hong Kong transport

Government to launch guide to help elderly Hongkongers with revised HK$2 fares

Welfare chief says authorities will widely publicise changes to scheme, and guide will show commuters best routes to help them save money.

A sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme. The government expects the changes will save HK$550 million in the next financial year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Changes to Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme to kick in on April 3

Under revision, elderly and disabled residents will enjoy flat rate for trips costing HK$10 or less, pay 20 per cent of fares exceeding threshold.

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A sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme is displayed on a minubus in Admiralty. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Global Talent Summit Week affirms Hong Kong’s push for diversity, innovation

The event helps showcase the progress made on attracting talented professionals to the city as it evolves beyond its financial centre role.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Residents of Tai Po blaze building misled over renovation project, inquiry told

Ties among companies bidding for work at Wang Fuk Court also suggest possible under-the-table relationships, independent committee hears.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong more attractive to talent amid Middle East tensions, labour chief says

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says fourth of imported workers from various schemes are foreign passport holders.

The CareerConnect Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate falls by 0.1 percentage point

Unemployment rate for December to February period stands at 3.8 per cent, with situation improving in retail, accommodation services, and foundation and superstructure sectors.

Central at lunch hour. The number of underemployed in the December–February period was 63,400, about 1,700 fewer than in the November to January period. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong grants HK$6.15 million to family of firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

Government grant honours bravery of Ho Wai-ho, who died during search and rescue operation at Wang Fuk Court.

Hong Kong economy

Middle East tensions highlight Hong Kong’s stability, opportunities: minister

Chris Sun also reveals over 270,000 non-locals settled in Hong Kong as of January 31, with 40 per cent admitted through Top Talent Pass Scheme.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidy

Education chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’.

“Hong Kong’s population structure is undergoing changes, with a decline in birth rate and a fall in the school-aged population,” a minister says. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Imposing a predetermined fine for smoking on construction sites should improve safety and ensure greater compliance.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to soon unveil rehousing plans for Wang Fuk Court residents: city leader

Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says.

John Lee visits residents displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire temporarily staying in a youth hostel in Kai Tak. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10

Exco backs Minimum Wage Commission’s suggested 2.38 per cent increase.

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The statutory minimum wage is currently HK$42.10 per hour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes

Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law

As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support.

The newly implemented Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance requires professionals in social welfare, education and healthcare to report suspected serious abuse. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate holds steady at 3.8% amid growth outlook

Movements in unemployment rate in different industry sectors varied for October to December period, but magnitudes were generally small.

The jobless rate in the city remained unchanged at 3.8 per cent. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong flags 1,600 at-risk elderly households, but experts say more unaccounted

Social welfare lawmaker says the number identified fails to reflect risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in pairs.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong to fast-track safety guideline updates after 3 construction site deaths

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun vows swift action and tighter regulation of construction site safety in wake of fatal incidents.

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