Living in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's most retro barber shop

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:28:00 +0000

Besides xiaolongbao, Shanghai's greatest export to Hong Kong -- and one that has remained unchanged for more than half a century -- is expert barbers.

Best wet markets in Hong Kong

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:57:00 +0000

Want to get a good dose of grassroots Hong Kong character? Skip the supermarket and hit up the wet market. You'll save money on food while getting the best quality meat and produce.

Why is Hong Kong so literally green?

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:56:00 +0000

If we had to pick a color to associate with Hong Kong, the obvious choice would be a big, brash, Chinese red. Yet, many Hongkongers would pick red's complementary hue: green.

Chilling out by MTR: 5 seriously relaxed stations in Hong Kong

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Escaping Hong Kong’s noisy, crowded streets doesn’t require a long trek off the beaten path. Sometimes the most laid-back neighborhoods are just a short hop from the MTR. Here are five seriously relaxed parts of town less than 10 minutes walk from the MTR.

Expats in Hong Kong ''enjoy the highest salaries''

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:42:00 +0000

On the whole, Britons who move abroad could discover they have a higher earning potential and that their ability to save is also increased, according to new research. The NatWest International Personal Banking Quality of Life Index has revealed that more than half of people originating from the UK who are living or working overseas enjoy a salary of between £50,000 and £100,000.

Feng Shui masters milking Hong Kong

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:11:00 +0000

The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui - fortune-telling based on a combination of earthly and astrological divinations - has become so abused in this city that a list of those perpetrating the top 10 scams in geomancy is surely just around the corner.

10 ways to boycott the Hong Kong oligopoly

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:37:00 +0000

A Hong Kong man has decided to take a stand against Hong Kong real estate conglomerates. Pong Yat Ming has sworn not to patronize businesses that are owned by the conglomerates for one year.

Don't you wink at me, I'm from HK!

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Winking at someone from Hong Kong is rude. It's also offensive to point a finger at a Hongkonger, or talk about failure, poverty or death. And body contact is a definite faux pas.

Diplomats escape traffic fines in Hong Kong

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:28:00 +0000

Diplomats at half the consulates in Hong Kong have used their consular immunity to escape prosecution for traffic offences, a media report said Sunday.

Things I will miss about Hong Kong

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0000

You don't know you have a good thing until it's gone -- Hong Kongers tell us all about the things that make them homesick when they are away

Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong: Asia's most expensive cities

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:46:00 +0000

In a Cost of Living survey involving 214 cities, Tokyo, Osaka and Hong Kong are among the top 10 most expensive cities in the world for corporations to fund their expatriates. Singapore is not far behind in 11th place.

Indonesian migrant workers find home away from home in HK

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:34:00 +0000

Indonesian migrant workers have an invisible presence in Hong Kong - but their work is indispensable.

CNN reporter's favorite Hong Kong spots

Sun, 09 May 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Kristie Lu Stout zips all around the globe on assignment for CNN, but she doesn't have to go far to enjoy first-class cuisine, gaze at a world-famous skyline or walk the streets of a beautiful metropolis.

More tuning in to UK election debates in HK

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:43:00 +0000

The first-ever televised election debates in the United Kingdom have kept overseas voters in Asian cities like Hong Kong glued to their screens.

High expatriate satisfaction could encourage move to finance jobs in Hong Kong

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:32:00 +0000

A survey indicating that expatriates believe they have a better quality of life to their UK-based counterparts could prompt people to seek employment overseas.

The overlooked world under Hong Kong's bridges

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:11:00 +0000

We tour Hong Kong's busiest flyovers to capture the people and activities that lurk underneath them.

9 Flat Hunting Tips in Hong Kong

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:38:00 +0000

In my effort to find my eighth house (this studio I live now happens to be my seventh haven), I would like to share tips on flat hunting based on my personal experience.

Hong Kong Luxury Rents Fall to 2-Year Low on Supply, Agent Says

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:24:02 +0000

Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong luxury-home rents fell to a 2 1/2-year low last month because supply increased as owners opted to lease their apartments rather than sell, real estate agent Ricacorp Properties Ltd. said.

All Wrapped Up

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:58:00 +0000

The indispensable guide to Christmas in Hong Kong. By HK Staff.

Raising Children in Hong Kong

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:27:00 +0000

I am not surprised to see the results of the survey conducted by HSBC on raising children in Hong Kong. The city is ranked 11th out of 14 cities in terms of suitability for raising children and the survey involved 2,155 respondents/expats coming from 48 countries who talked about their experiences in raising children on these 14 cities.