The Government announced today the latest round of the Talent List update, adding nine professions to the list, which increases the coverage to 60 professions with local talent shortages, starting from March 1.

The newly added professions are from the industry segments of financial services, innovation and technology, legal and dispute resolution services as well as aviation and shipping.

They include accountants, financial professionals with Islamic market experience, experienced professionals in commodities trading, experienced systems architects, patent professionals, legal knowledge engineers, ship surveyors, professionals in green shipping and aircraft maintenance engineers.

Outside talent who meet the eligibility criteria for relevant professions can enjoy immigration facilitation when applying under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, the General Employment Policy and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals.

In reviewing the list, the Government considered whether talent of the professions concerned are readily available in the local employment market and cannot be nurtured by local training in good time.

Those interested in the admission schemes can submit applications online.