Saying goodbye can be a challenging part of expat life, we’ve asked an expert to share her tips on navigating farewells.
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In Hong Kong, the answer to “Do I need health insurance?” is almost always “It depends.”
A changing insurance landscape is bringing a wider range of higher quality health insurance coverage, with a greater variety of choice, than ever before to Hong Kong’s locals and expats.
If you have writing wills, estate planning and organising guardianship as items on your ‘must-do’ list then these simple guidelines to starting the process should help.
As a newly landed expat there is A LOT to organise, and even simple tasks become frustrating when you don’t know your way around. If you’ve just landed in Hong Kong, I want to share some info that would have helped me find my feet faster.
Are you thinking about getting your first tailored suit? Our writer Joseph took the plunge, and here’s what he thought of the whole process from designing and fitting through to trying on his finished bespoke suit.
Hong Kong Specific Facebook Groups: A Comprehensive List including groups dedicated to food, parenting, shopping, pets, bargains, sport, photography and more.
Do I really have to wear a pink pyjama uniform? Is it true that I can pay for my birth with my Octopus card? Planning a birth in Hong Kong can raise some very quirky questions, however having a baby in the public hospital system can be a very positive experience, if you know what to expect. We chatted to doula and breastfeeding counsellor Cathee Jackson to find out about the process, how to prepare, and what to pack!
Expat life in Hong Kong can be wonderful, but it can also be precarious. Who do expat families turn to when an unexpected crisis – divorce, illness, a bereavement or job loss – happens? Plan B can help.
If your wardrobe is bursting at the seams and your favourite clothes are vying for space with your sports kit, the concierge clothes storage and virtual wardrobe service from PAKT is the answer to your woes.
Declutter your apartment with StuffGenie Hong Kong.
Caroline B Personal Management can help you streamline your life – administrative assistance across all areas of personal administration.
British Connections assists in passport renewal applications, applications for new passports and visas for British passport holders in Hong Kong.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with some of Hong Kong’s Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs. Their story and how they’ve succeeded in their chosen fields.
Guide to all the insurance options in Hong Kong – health insurance, car insurance, maid coverage, house insurance and more
Setting up bank accounts in Hong Kong. Tips and advice
The HK HUB brings you ten fantastic tips to help you settle into life in Hong Kong. From hailing taxis to securing a school place, it’s all here.
Immigration Hong Kong – applying for Hong Kong ID (HKID), details of booking appointment and more.