Lifestyle

Everything is expensive in Hong Kong, and private healthcare service is no exception. In order to offset the exorbitant healthcare costs, private health insurance is required.We are glad to have...

Are you an expectant mother looking to travel abroad? For an expat mother-to-be, it’s advised not to travel for domestic trips after 36 weeks of pregnancy and after the 28th week for international...

How to Stay Grounded Through Organizational ChaosLeadership changes, corporate reorganizations, or economic uncertainty are some of the causes that can cause organizational chaos in the workplace....

Looking to keep employees engaged in the company? Aiming at fostering an employee-friendly workplace? Hoping to reduce employees’ stress levels? All these can be achieved by practicing one simple...

Launched in 2000, the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is a privately managed savings scheme that is designed to help you build your savings through a suite of individual, employer-sponsored, and...

We see changes in our parents every day as they age, but discussing such sensitive topics with them can be challenging. It’s not unusual for tensions to arise when family members try to talk to...

Delayed from April to August, the public remains oblivious and confused to Hong Kong’s waste-charging regulations, which aims to limit excess trash in the landfill.OverviewThe waste-charging...

Hong Kong’s healthcare may be convoluted, but what if we and our partner Pacific Prime Hong Kong told you that the right payment method will alleviate your experience?Public Hospital Billing Cost...

From rising inflation amidst geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures to the prevalence of AI, our world has been forced to adapt to the current societal environment.Our friends at Pacific Prime...

Exploring different cuisines and experiencing local flavors is one of the most exciting and satisfying aspects of traveling abroad. However, unfamiliar food and unhygienic cooking and eating...

“What if my baby misses me? What if I can’t manage everything?” These are questions that mothers who have recently returned to work might be pondering. The transition can be arduous, but, with some...

Anyone who has moved abroad knows the challenges and decisions - Do I sell my current home or rent it out? Do I buy or rent my first home in my new country? Should I enroll the kids in public or...

Most employee compensation packages nowadays offer benefits. While employers don’t necessarily have to provide group health insurance and medical benefits to their employees, many recognize the...

Hong Kong is open to the rest of the world, and how? The SAR recently announced that it is looking to attract top talent from Mainland China and across the world with exciting new visa regulations....

If you have lived and worked in Hong Kong, you must be aware of MPF. The mandatory provident fund (MPF) is a privately managed structured savings scheme. Both employees and employers are required...

Dental treatment is an important part of oral health. The good news is that there are almost 3,000 registered dentists in Hong Kong, most of whom trained overseas and speak excellent English, and...

Planning to say goodbye to your expatriate life in the SAR? From looking for suitable places to live abroad to enrolling your kids in a new school, there’s so much to research, plan, and execute....

One of the first things you need to think about when moving to HK with children is where they’ll go to school. While it depends on their age, expat children are often faced with challenges like a...

Getting health checkups once every now and then is a good idea. However, if you live in Hong Kong, where medical costs are expensive, you might not be too keen on getting one. For instance, did you...

Planning to drive in Hong Kong? It’s the more expensive option - plus, you’ll need to secure mandatory third-party car insurance. A common misconception is that car insurance covers you fully, but...

It’s no secret that the cost of living in Hong Kong is exceptionally high, but the SAR is also one of the most expensive places in the world when it comes to healthcare. Due to the high cost of...

The government of Hong Kong launched the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to incentivize the middle class to use private health care services to lessen the burden on public health services....

When it comes to health insurance, pre-existing conditions are unavoidable. Your health condition is a key factor that affects a policy’s level of coverage and cost, which is why “do you have a...

Running a successful company isn’t easy. Besides the products and services you offer to clients, you must also guard against business risks. With property and casualty insurance, your company will...

Congratulations! You just bought a new home and are now a proud homeowner. But before you dive into the celebrations, we want you to consider getting homeowners insurance. If you haven't already...

Mental health is stigmatized in many societies. Hong Kong happens to be one of them, even though it is one of the most overworked cities in the world. In 2020, 1 in 4 employees in Hong Kong...

HiAny ideas for kids’ activities while HK is like a semi-lockdown now? I got my kids enrolled in an online design competition which is great.Just wanna explore more funny little things for my kids...

When coming up with home design ideas, more architects and interior designers are focusing on elements that are scientifically proven to influence our senses. Going beyond color psychology,...

Whether it’s using computers, watching Netflix, playing video games, or even texting friends and browsing social media, we’re constantly glued to our devices to the point that we can’t live without...

Do you often find yourself thinking that you should be reading more? Or perhaps you’re someone who wants to fall in love with reading but doesn’t know where to start. A big mistake that people make...