Eunice Lam and Stacy ShiThe first batch of imported construction workers are expected to start working in the last quarter of the year, says Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho. "The imported labor will mostly work in public projects," she said. The cap on imported construction workers is 12,000. Lee said while priority will be given to local workers, the government will also strengthen their training. But other welfare benefits or training ... will definitely be tilted in favor of local workers."

Source: The Standard July 13, 2023 19:12 UTC