{
  "id": 11649039,
  "title": "Sun calls pay rise for domestic helpers reasonable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/sun-calls-pay-rise-for-domestic-helpers-reasonable-11649039",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T08:51:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872546-20261003.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun stated on Saturday that a 2.35 percent raise in the minimum wage for Hong Kong's foreign domestic helpers is a fair adjustment. This announcement followed the government's decision to increase the minimum wage by HK$120, bringing it to HK$5,220 per month. Sun explained that the decision was based on a thorough review of economic performance, employers' incomes, and inflation rates. He noted that such adjustments could be made during tough economic times, as seen during the pandemic, but also during periods of strong economic growth. Sun emphasized that the current economic performance exceeds the previous year's figures, making the adjustment a balanced approach. He also mentioned a new welfare data sharing platform that will be launched as part of the city's first Five-Year Plan, aiming to consolidate data from various departments to identify high-risk individuals. This platform will initially use data from the Social Welfare Department, Housing Authority, and Hospital Authority, with input from non-governmental organizations in the future. Sun assured that strict privacy protections would be in place, and participation in the platform would be voluntary, with the hope of earlier intervention and support for those at risk.",
  "summary": "Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Saturday the 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong is a reasonable adjustment. His remarks came after the government announced on Friday that the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers will rise by HK$120 to HK$5,220 per month. Sun said the adjustment had been based on a comprehensive review of…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Sun calls pay rise for domestic helpers reasonable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/sun-calls-pay-rise-for-domestic-helpers-reasonable",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:51:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}