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4 Restaurant Food Chains Expats Wish Existed in Hong Kong
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…
19 Do’s and Don’ts During Hungry Ghosts Month
Asia has rich in tradition, and it doesn’t just cover the living, but also for the deceased. In many parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, it is believed that ghosts are said to roam the earth in August, the seventh month of the lunar…
8 Dos and Don’ts During Typhoons in Hong Kong
Summer time in Hong Kong happens to be the visiting season of typhoons coming from the Pacific Ocean. Quite oddly, typhoon announcements are welcomed with anticipation of a day off from work or class, and disappointment once it's not strong…
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Why Hong Kong People Should Stop Using Umbrella Covers During Rainy Days
On an average wet season from June to September, Hong Kong people may end up using as many as 14 million disposable plastic umbrella covers, according to Greeners Action. In addition, almost all of the 53 shopping malls it monitored have…
Should Domestic Helpers Ask Permission to Use Airconditioners?
A post that went viral about an employer's domestic helper's use of air conditioning unit triggered mostly negative reaction from netizens. The employer, who said she prevented her helper from usiing air conditioner in her room and should…
How Messaging Technology Brought Nightmare to Hong Kong Teachers
It's not just students in Hong Kong feeling the pressure of school life with too much assignments to fulfill, lack of sleep and pressure from family and peers. Teachers as well are getting too much exposure to modern instant messaging from…
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How to Dispose Old Electronic Goods More Responsibly
Imagine how quickly new versions of electronic gadgets are released regularly. From smartphones to wearable devices and wifi enabled printers and other new models supporting Internet of Things. Such trends encourage consumers to ditch the…
Hong Kong Children With English-speaking Nannies Fare Better in English Vocabulary
The headline implies a self-explanatory conclusion, but a study has backed up the idea that young Hong Kong children who were cared for by English-speaking domestic helpers had a better grasp of the language than those who were not.…
Eligibility, Benefits, Application as Hong Kong Permanent Resident
Hong Kong can be considered a transit place for many expats. Many of whom stay on a short term with temporary stint on regional office assignment, a couple of years as English teacher before moving to another Asian destination, or simply…
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Do I Need to Give Lai See This Chinese New Year?
Not sure whether you need to fill that red packet with crisp new bills? Here's a guide from Molala to help you.