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Should Domestic Helpers Ask Permission to Use Airconditioners?

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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 have...
Education

How Messaging Technology Brought Nightmare to Hong Kong Teachers

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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...
Environment

How to Dispose Old Electronic Goods More Responsibly

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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 old and embrace the...
Education

Hong Kong Children With English-speaking Nannies Fare Better in English Vocabulary

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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. According...
Expat Life

A Comprehensive Guide to Hong Kong Permanent Residence: Eligibility, Benefits, and Application Process

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Hong Kong can be considered a transit place for many expats. Many of them stay on a short term with a temporary stint on regional office assignments, a couple of years as an English teacher before moving to another...
People & Culture

Do I Need to Give Lai See This Chinese New Year?

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Not sure whether you need to fill that red packet with crisp new bills? Here's a guide from Molala to help you. Cultural beliefs and superstitions associated with Lai See The historical origins of Lai See can be traced back to...
People & Culture

Hong Kong 50s Photos: Travel Back in Time

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Modern Hong Kong depicts photos of skyscrapers and modern architecture even as older districts face radical facelift, threatening to erase part of a rich past. Thankfully, even only through photos, we relive the chaotic 50s when influx of Chinese refugees...
Expat Life

What To Do If Your US Passport is Lost or Stolen in Hong Kong

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Losing a passport can be a big headache not only to frequent travelers who make international travel but to anyone whose lost passport might be at the hands of identity thieves and could mean potential monetary loss and sagging...
Expat Life

Netizens Praise Filipina Hikers Picking Litter on Hong Kong Trails

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As the temperatures drop a bit, more locals are taking advantage of Hong Kong's variety of hiking trails. However, while many hikers love nature, not all of them care enough; they leave a trail of rubbish along the way. Thankfully,...
People & Culture

Why Hong Kong Prefers Bamboo Scaffolding Over Steel

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Despite Hong Kong's predominantly modern architecture, it still sticks with the old reliables to get things done. One of them is the preferred use of bamboo scaffolding over steel counterparts in construction or renovation of high-rise residential blocks or commercial...
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Exploring Lan Kwai Fong: Central’s Dining and Entertainment Destination

Lan Kwai Fong is a busy and well-known nightlife zone in Hong Kong's Central District. After dusk, this bustling...
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