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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…

Nobody wants to spend a long time in a line. Whether it's the ATM, dining table or offline bank transaction, we want to take the shortest route and be on our way. One common instance we…

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,…

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…