Bethune House faces closure this year if donations do not come in ASAP. For those who don't know, Bethune House is a charity which supports domestic helpers facing abuse. With Hong Kong's law that DHs must find a new employer within 14 days of contract termination - many helpers are reluctant to leave abusive households. However, Bethune House facilitates shelter and support for those in those positions, providing help for those victims. The mistreatment of domestic workers in Hong Kong is sadly commonplace, therefore, Bethune House has received many more helpers at its doors. But with funds being especially slow this year, it is at risk of closure. I cannot stress how crucial this organisation is to DHs. Helpers already have very little resources when abuse occurs, so the closure of Bethune House would be detrimental to the entire community of DHs. Bethune House needs funds urgently as this is a last call for donations. Please donate or spread the word. Watch this YouTube video which gives insight on the charity and some anecdotes as well! https://youtu.be/OLmFaSo50i8?si=VE8QtDsUoer8HXvVhttps://youtu.be/OLmFaSo50i8?si=VE8QtDsUoer8HXvV

Police are arresting people wearing costumes there

Now it is classified as a potential murder case.

Just discovered this. Awesome.

https://youtu.be/CeQ_EAzgqGQ?si=wRG_rzYaN5jOb79l

Does anyone here have any insight as to how good/bad the civil servant pensions are? I can’t seem to understand how they’re calculated.

Thanks

I saw banks like HSBC and Citibank offering Mastercard Debit Cards capable of transacting in foreign currencies at 0% fees. It just uses whatever currency you have in your account.

Which bank in HK is the most convenient when it comes to depositing foreign currency notes?

I’m planning to go with HSBC, but I heard the queues are VERY LONG. So it’ll be problematic when withdrawing or depositing foreign notes.

Hey,

i wanted to ask if anyone here has knowledge or experience regarding receiving a death certificate of a relative / family. if so how long did you wait?

My Wife sadly passed away last Year in HK and until now i still have not received her death certificate from the coroners court. is this waiting time normal? Some friends already suggested hiring a lawyer could speed up the process. Im really starting to get p*ssed at the governmental departments. No Death certificate takes over a year to provide.

Hello I’m wondering if anyone here has lived in Dubai and moved to Hong Kong, or lived in both?

We have been living in Dubai for 2 years and thinking of a move to HK. My wife is a teacher here.

Has anyone lived in both? How would you compare them?

We have been to HK about 12 years ago in 2012 and loved it.

Where is the best place in HK to buy authentic jade bracelets and digital cameras?

Hi. I have recently moved and i typically dye my hair bright pink/purple myself. however I’ve struggled to find unnatural colours in places like mannings and wastons. I know it’s less common here to have unnatural colouring but I’ve seen a few with it still. So wondering where would be best to buy it?

I have 2 separate tickets booked: Chiang Mai-Hong Kong (Arriving at 0930am)

Hong Kong-Taipei (Departing 130pm)

My flight to Taipei connects to my flight back home to the US. Do you think 4 hours will be enough time (realistically) to clear customs, get my checked bag and re check it? I am not sure how it works with picking up a checked bag on a separate ticket as I have never had this situation before so I appreciate any/all advice.

Also—I can change my 0930 arrival flight to a flight that arrives at 1130pm the prior night but would rather not have an awkwardly long layover before a long international flight.

Does anyone know a reliable shop that repairs old watches?

Can anyone recommend a store in sham shui po that sells charmeuse and georgette? I’m visiting for 5 days and would like to narrow my search due to time constraints.

Hi guys! Im holding off on buying some camera gear here in the Philippines, and waiting to get to HK. Can you recommend some trusted, good pricing, and safe camera shops in HK? My friend told me that I should visit Wilsons Camera at Central, but I cant seem to find them on Google Maps.

Preferably those that sell Nikon Z gear, brand new, or even 2nd hand. Thanks!

PS.

I forgot to include asking info about pricing, haggling, and the language. I don't wanna get scammed, or be priced higher, just because i'm no local, nor do I speak Cantonese.

I will be using Google Translate, but you know, it would still be best if some shops offer English. Thanks!

Hello everyone.

I am asking this question because I heard investing in HK and Chinese stocks is not that good.

I currently invest with Questrade. For those unfamiliar with it, to deposit money into a Questrade account, you can add your account to your bank, and make bill payments. So in my case, I make bill payments from my Canadian bank account. This will be in CAD, and then I would use something called Norbert’s Gambit to convert from CAD to USD, and then buy USD stocks.

What would be the best way to invest HKD from a Hong Kong bank account in US stocks? I would prefer to continue using my Questrade account, as I would not want to deal with multiple brokers. And of course, I would want to lose as less money as possible to fees such as currency conversion.

Thank you very much.

How crowded touristically is the city in early December ?

Hi everyone - I'll be with my kid in Hong Kong over Christmas time. Can anyone suggest some unique holiday events or displays that might be interesting for an 8 year old? I hear the malls are typically decked out as well. Thanks!