{
  "id": 11852564,
  "title": "Pilot scheme for foreign elderly carers begins in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/pilot-scheme-for-foreign-elderly-carers-begins-in-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T04:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872624-20261004.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Hong Kong government has announced a pilot scheme to import foreign elderly carers with advanced training and experience in elderly care, set to launch in the second half of 2027. Proposed in the latest Policy Address, the initiative aims to address the care needs of Hong Kong's ageing population by offering accredited helpers a salary 10 to 20 percent higher than standard rates. The government plans to import several hundred workers annually during the initial phase, with a substantial increase in training hours from 10 to at least 150 hours. This pilot scheme aims to bring in highly qualified caregivers, with foreign domestic helpers required to return to their places of origin for training and accreditation before joining the scheme.",
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        "title": "Pilot scheme for foreign elderly carers begins in 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/pilot-scheme-for-foreign-elderly-carers-begins-in-2027-11853261",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:52:12.000Z"
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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."
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