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Log in to postYour Guide to MPF in Hong Kong
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...
Insurance Claims: Different Hospital Billing Methods in Hong Kong
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...
Guide to Hong Kong’s Waste-Charging Scheme
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...
Compassionate Ways to Talk about Your Parents’ Health
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...
Pacific Prime’s State of Health Insurance Is Here
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...
How to Avoid Food Poisoning When Traveling Abroad
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...
5 Tips for Going Back to Work after Having a Baby
“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...
Preparations to make about your insurance if you’re leaving Hong Kong
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...
Hong Kong companies are set to pay almost 30% more for ESG jobs
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....
What are the most common employee benefits in Hong Kong?
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...
How to easily withdraw your MPF in Hong Kong?
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...
Your guide to dental treatment in Hong Kong
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...
Your health insurance checklist for relocating abroad
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....
How to choose the right school for your child in HK
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...
A complete guide to health checkups in Hong Kong
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...
Top 6 car Insurance exclusion clauses in Hong Kong
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...
Hong Kong health insurance: Local vs. international
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...
How is Hong Kong’s Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme different than medical insurance?
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....
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT APPLIES TO INSURANCE
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...
Your brief guide to property and casualty insurance in Hong Kong
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...
Everything you need to know about homeowners insurance
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...
HOW TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
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...
Activities for kids?
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...
DESIGN YOUR HOME FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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,...
5 surprising habits that are hurting your eyes
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...
How to love reading again (or get started)
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...
Customized Games - Monopoly - Gifts
Hi All,Does anyone know where can i buy customized Monopoly or other customized games - Gift items ?Was looking for Harry Potter theme Monopoly.Please recommend if you know someone.RegardsKish342
See it before it too is gone
Once the hub of activity in Hong Kong, Fenwick Pier is now under the threat of becoming another vacant lot and memory. I don't think that there could be anybody here who has been here for more than...
YOUR LIFELONG LEARNING OPTIONS IN HONG KONG
Have you always been drawn to baking but never gave it a try? Or maybe you prefer to unleash your inner Piccasso? Whether you want to step outside your comfort zone and do something entirely new or...
An expat’s guide to the best neighborhoods in Hong Kong
Looking to live in a bustling multicultural hub? Hong Kong is your answer. As a city-state that caters to a plethora of lifestyles, certain areas are particularly popular among expats. Our friends...