Author: Alice Kong

Hong Kong Biopharmaceutical Company Offers Generous Subsidy to Encourage Family Planning In a unique move to support both career advancement and family planning, a biopharmaceutical company in Hong Kong is offering a subsidy of HK$280,000 (US$35,850) to each employee. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden that often deters individuals from starting families while pursuing career growth. The program, known as the “Family Matters Initiative,” is a collaboration between the Merck Group, NGO Primary Care Education Foundation, and Bowtie Life Insurance Company. It offers reimbursements for various fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilisation and egg freezing, to both…

Protecting Students from Employment Fraud in Hong Kong Zulfaqar is one of the fortunate individuals who didn’t fall victim to the rising employment fraud cases in Hong Kong. In May, the city recorded nearly 350 cases, with fifty students among the victims. This represents a significant 60% increase from April. Legislator Johnny Ng Kit-chong cautioned students to be wary of job listings promising high salaries with no experience required. He emphasized the importance of verifying company addresses and avoiding employers who request deposits. Athena Lee, a psychology student at the University of Hong Kong, shared her experience of receiving numerous…