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Hong Kong as the most cosmopolitan city with a varied population of expats and professionals from all over the globe always is in need of skilled domestic helpers capable of taking care of…

Expensive is a relative term. So when a 750ml bottle of water, claimed as extracted from polar glaciers and peddled at HK$950 were displayed at shelves of a high-end supermarket, reaction…

Eating in Hong Kong can be a fascinating experience. The long lines, shared tables and certain rituals not usually found overseas, it’s a marvel that this dining culture has pervaded across…

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…

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…

An article published at Hong Kong Economic Journal saying that as a financial powerhouse in this part of the globe, Hong Kong lags behind other cities in terms of adopting mobile payment.…

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…

In a first after six years, owners of Hong Kong Tramways plans to raise fare by up to 13 per cent. Still among the cheapest means of transport in the city, the iconic trams have always…

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…

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…