Hong Kong graduate job ads drop 22% as AI reshapes hiring

Fresh-graduate job postings in Hong Kong fell 22% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, with applications per listing up 56%, signaling a tightening labor market for new entrants. An industry leader warns AI-driven automation will deepen the decline, though the full impact remains uncertain. This reflects broader structural shifts in employment demand, with implications for consumer spending and social stability.

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