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A pro-migrant worker rights activist has slammed Hong Kong’s top court decision to reject the final appeal of a foreign maid, who challenged the denial of her application for permanent residency.

A pro-migrant worker rights activist has slammed Hong Kong’s top court decision to reject the final appeal of a foreign maid, who challenged the denial of her application for permanent residency.

HONG KONG — Hong Kong's top court ruled against two Filipino domestic helpers seeking permanent residency Monday, the final decision in a case that affects tens of thousands of other foreign maids in the southern Chinese financial hub.

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Immigration Department yesterday (March 20) arrested 20 illegal workers and five people suspected of employing them during a series of anti-illegal worker operations codenamed "Champion" and "Powerplayer".

MANILA, Philippines - Hong Kong is seeking more migrant workers as it opens career opportunities for Filipino engineers, entertainers, performers and architects.

The Immigration Department of Hong Kong announced Monday that a non-stamping immigration clearance arrangement for visitors would be implemented on March 19.

Jasmine Singun, a domestic worker who came to Hong Kong from the Philippines a year and a half ago, was not one of the lucky ones.

Every Sunday in Hong Kong, thousands of women spread out blankets and flattened cardboard boxes on the city's sidewalks, underpasses, and public squares, they sit themselves down on the hard concrete, and then they relax.