Hong Kong

In general, unless a person has right of abode (right to land in Hong Kong), he or she requires a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong as a dependant. For immediate family members of expats who obtained valid working visa, it is…
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When it comes to priority between fulfilling tasks at work and personal time, Hong Kong is at an unenviable position as among those countries and territories that have the worst work-life balance. In fact, the city is ranked on top by…
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If you are moving to Hong Kong, having your Hong Kong bank account makes more sense than sticking with the old account. It's more convenient with ATMs spread across the city. And likely, employers or clients will likely prefer local bank…
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Hong Kong people are always ahead of the pack when it comes to local knowledge, from everyday hacks to save time, to off-the-radar retail discount offers. As ex-pats, we may only be scratching the surface about the city that adopted us.…
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Hong Kong is a popular destination to work as a domestic worker. The city’s hectic lifestyle suits well with having an extra pair of hands to help out household chores, tend to young children and other domestic duties as parents are both…
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As you may notice that mobile phone has been an integral part of daily life. It’s where you communicate with friends and family, share travel photos or “stories” on social media, receive and compose work emails, purchase movie tickets or…
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Welcome and congratulations on your new life in Hong Kong! If it's your first time to arrive, or even if you have been to Hong Kong as a short-term visitor before, it is understandable that you may have questions about settling here.…
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Saving money and not wasting time are hallmarks of Hong Kong lifestyle. People walk fast and press the lift’s close button as quickly as possible, resourcefully collect discount coupons for free hash browns or grocery redemption and give…
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Whether fed up of the city and decided to go home, or time in corporate exile in the city on assignment is finally up, many expatriates leave Hong Kong but bring with them fond memories. In some cases, separation anxiety sets in as things…
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As of September 2017, there are 14,626 restaurants in Hong Kong. That’s according to the number of licenses handed out by the government based on stats by the Hong Kong government. One can imagine that these food shops range from sidewalk…
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