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Consumption Voucher: Step by Step Guide to Register

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Thousands of Hong Kong restaurants are expected to offer discounts of 30 per cent from July 15, in a bid by the stricken catering sector to cash in on the government’s HK$36 billion (US$4.6 billion) consumption voucher scheme. This...
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21 Most Common Stress Causes We Face in Hong Kong

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Sadly, it’s not a surprise to hear people say that Hong Kong can be a stressful place to live. Of course, this level of stress varies with your level of tolerance and ability to adjust a new way of...
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Understanding Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong

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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...
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19 Do’s and Don’ts During Hungry Ghosts Month

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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The Good and Bad Sides of Hong Kong’s Queuing Culture

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Queuing is an integral part of Hong Kong lifestyle. We did it when we were younger. We do it every day. And we can't imagine the chaos once this tried and tested social order one day breaks down. But...
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Hong Kong Elections in the Eye of a Foreigner

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As one of the few remaining bastions in China where democratic process that allows the public to elect local leaders, Hong Kong's elections is an eagerly awaited event not just by candidates and voters, but by the international community. As...
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Someone Owes You Money? How Small Claims Tribunal Might Help

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Trying to chase someone who owes you money, damaged your property or did not settle your invoice promptly? Hong Kong Judiciary's Small Claims Tribunal is a court that could help facilitate settlements. Background As the name implies, Small Claims Tribunal...
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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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