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Hong Kong offers HK$45,000 to welfare recipients who secure steady jobs
Hong Kong will offer welfare recipients up to HK$45,000 over three years if they transition from the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) scheme to the Working Family Allowance (WFA) by securing stable employment. The incentive, funded by the Community Care Fund, begins on October 1 and aims to promote self-reliance among households.
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