The accumulated surplus of the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund amounted to $1.437 billion at the end of October, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung says.
The unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in the August to October period, from 3.4% in the July-September quarter. The underemployment rate dropped from 1.8% to 1.7%.
Drama, with its extensive range of meaningful contexts, can help develop students' language skills, including writing, chairman of the Standing Committee on Language Education & Research Michael Tien says.
The two-year suspension of the obligation on employers of all imported labour - including foreign domestic helpers - to pay the employees retraining levy will be extended to five years, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung says.
The 2008 Meritorious Website Contest is now open for public voting until December 24. Forty-one websites covering news, learning resources, specific knowledge and interests have been nominated.
The Enhanced Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme has been successful in fostering an environment for local students to practise English and boost their confidence in using the language beyond the classroom.
Digital demo: Financial Secretary John Tsang (right) watches a demonstration at the One Laptop Per Child Asia Pacific launch ceremony at Hong Kong Science Park November 18.
