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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...
Private Investigator - Referral
I'm looking to track down a lost valuable item. Are there any good private investigators in Hong Kong who have a successful record of interviewing people to obtain information in order to find...
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...
Car insurance help
So I’m looking to buy a car to drive in hk. However my insurance NCB was from the UK but twist is that it has expired in dec 2020 so haven’t been driving since. Are there any insurance companies...
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...
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....
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...
Scrap vehicle
Does anyone know where i can scrap a motorbike in HK? I contacted one scrap merchant in Yuen Long but they didn"t seem interested. I have a 2004 BMW GS which needs $7k of repairs which i don"t want...
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....
Is there a unit blacklist? Underhanded tactics by Landlord
Does anyone know if there is a blacklist of units in HK owned by landlords who don't fulfill their obligations?This landlord further ( illegally without basis) withheld an amount claiming damages...
Furniture repair and polishing in HK
HiDoes anyone know of a good furniture repair and polishing place in Hongkong. I need to get some of my old wooden furniture polished.
Importing Auto to Hong Kong
Does anyone have experience or idea about the o procedure to import an AUTO to Hong Kong ?Like the yellow ones they drive in India
Mount Austin
Hi All,I wish to share some insights to avoid you running into disappointments when renting a flat/house at Mount Austin, a rather nice looking low dense compound at The Peak opposite to the Mount...
Trafficked domestic workers in Hong Kong
Research carried out by Justice Centre Hong Kong in 2016 found that 17 per cent of the migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong were in forced labour, and 14 per cent of those had been trafficked....
Landlord refuses fixing structural issues - breaking tenancy agreement
My landlord refused to fix water heater despite the clause on the tenancy agreement that all structural issues are fixed by landlord, and left us 3 months with no hot water. He fixed it after all,...
CYCLING TRACK FINE FOR BEING A FOOT OVER THE LINE
Anyone experience this? Basically stopped just a foot after the cycling lane, which continues after the small road anyway. 5 useless pigs were hiding around the corner waiting to catch people....
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....
Expats get more perks while domestic workers lose their homes
Maria was just about to start a new job as a domestic worker in Hong Kong last month when she found out she had Covid-19. She immediately told her employer, who urged her to get to a hospital. But...
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Hi can i ask im domestic helper here in hongkong is okay i will break my contract before my husband apply for dependant visa is it possible to get a extension of stay? After finished my other 2...
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...
Hired new helper, what happens to current?
We hired a new helper from overseas and will be working for us in 3 weeks (after quarantine).We are breaking the contract with our current helper.Question:When does the "timer" start for our old...
Shipping firm for relocation to UK
Can anyone recommend a good shipping firm for relocation to the UK?
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...
Lift Sharing Sai Kung to Central
Lift Sharing for 1 person from Sai Kung to Central available Monday, Thursday and Friday most weeks.Morning leaving Sai Kung around 7:30am and normally arrive central around 8:30am.Evening leaving...