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Sending money has always been part of routine among migrant workers -- people who leave their families and country for better paying jobs abroad. Every month, around when wages are paid,…

Central is red, Shau Kei Wan is blue, and whichever MTR station you enter or exit, there is a dedicated hue that everyone should notice. Besides the color notations associated with network…

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…

It is a privilege for every tenant to be allowed to live in a house someone else owns, but owners too have to be responsible of the well-being, comfort and safety of their paying tenants.

These questions are not exhaustive enough and may not apply to certain dwellings, but should provide enough guidance for would-be tenants before they settle in. Looking for a new house can…

As skyrocketing property values have prompted some companies to scale down their housing offers to foreign nationals moving into Hong Kong, newcomers have cast their nets in wider range of…

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…

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…

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…

Certain diners might argue the restaurant is too crowded where it's hard to move around or difficult to locate stations to place used trays and plates. But they are not enough reasons not to…