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5 Stories from Hong Kong you may have missed |
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The unique genius of Hong Kong’s public transport system |
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 Anyone who has been to Hong Kong will tell you how efficient the city’s public transport is. Of the forms of transport, Hong Kong’s train (MTR) system vies with the Star Ferry to be the most famous with its on time record and cleanliness. This article explains why the city’s sole train provider is not only efficient, but also how it’s been able to turn a profit when many other cities’ transport systems can’t.
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Handbag as collateral in Hong Kong |
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This is perhaps one of the most innovative use of designer handbags we’ve seen - a Hong Kong company now gives loans against designer handbags! Not only are loans approved in less than 30 minutes, but the loan amount can reach up to 50 percent of the designer bag’s value.
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Weirdest joss paper offerings |
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In Chinese culture, joss paper is burnt as offerings to those who have passed away. Traditionally, joss paper appeared in the form of money so those in the heavens wouldn’t run out of cash. In recent years, we've seen a new twist on joss paper, including joss paper cars, clothes, houses and more. Check out the ‘Hong Kong in Australia and New Zealand’ Facebook album for some of the strangest joss paper offerings you’ll ever see.
Have a look at the weirdest joss paper offerings here. |
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Ocean Park to open new all-weather water world |
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Ocean Park has announced they will open an all-weather water world which will welcome visitors all year round! The new attraction - set to open in Tai Shue Wan in 2017 - has 25 attractions planned, including 13 water slides and a hot-spring. According to Ocean Park chief executive Tom Mehrmann, the attraction can take up to 15,000 visitors daily and up to 7,000 people at a time!
Ready for a splash? Read more. |
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Hong Kong Government adopts green menu |
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The Hong Kong Government recently pledged to adopt sustainability-conscious food consumption during official entertainment functions. This means no shark fin, bluefin tuna or black moss will be on the menu at official entertainment functions.
"The Government is determined to take the lead and set a good example on this front that goes beyond the minimum expectation as laid down in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)," a Government spokesman said of the decision.
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