Dear Esteemed Reader, We are proud to publish our eighth edition of The Hong Kong Resource Guide with you at GlamFest 2017. The Hong Kong Resource Guide is published and released by the organizers of GlamFest / the Annual Kowloon Bazaar which has been successfully running for eleven consecutive years. GlamFest comes about from an aspiration to provide a platform to vendors to showcase, market and sell their products and services to a mass of quality shoppers. It is also an initiative to bring people together during the beginning of the festive seasons - with Diwali, MidAutumn Festival, Halloween and Christmas around the corner. For shoppers, it is a unique experience of having all their shopping done under one roof with an array of vendors selling a variety of products and services. Laced with lucky draws, quality F&B, wine tastings, handouts, freebies and testers... it is indeed an unforgettable day out! This guide serves as icing on the cake. In our endeavor to give more to the people of Hong Kong, we bring you insightful editorial, thought provoking articles, insider tips and tricks and the Top Schools’ Guide to Hong Kong Schools. Some interesting and informative articles include topics like personality development, martial arts, finance, style and technology, several servings to keep you healthy, and many more‌ so get geared up for some quality reading. We sincerely hope that the guide will be a compendium of useful information for people from all walks of life. Yours Resourcefully, Deepa Nainani and Neerja Sujanani - Publishers Copyright 2017-18 Plus Group International Ltd. Designed, printed and distributed by Plus Group International: www.PlusGroup.com.hk. The contents of The Hong Kong Resource Guide are the property of Plus Group International Ltd. | Reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited. For authorised distribution only | Although every care has been taken to provide accurate and updated data, the Publishers take no responsibility for inadvertent errors or omissions | For distribution, partnerships, editorial submissions and advertising, please get in touch with us at sales@plusgroup.com.hk or call +852 2333 4421.
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Essential Gadgets for a company party Organising a company party is an art; too conservative, you’ll have bored colleagues dreading to stay; too overboard, you’ll have a hard time keeping people in control. So here are a few tips to ensure everyone goes home with great memories at your next office party. Set the scene right - Audio and Visual Based on your company culture, prepare an appropriate slideshow (it could be as simple as using last year’s photos!). Loop the slideshow throughout the night with a small projector that is easy to handle and can be connected to your mobile (so you’ll always be in control). Good music is also essential to a successful party. It relaxes everyone and provides good conversation starters. Pick the right playlist (Spotify is a great help), and blast it through a wireless speaker. Even better, spice things up with a nice soundbox that glows and doubles as a room decor. Let the activities take over No party is complete without some form of games. The perfect game for a company gathering promotes team work and bonding. If you’re sick of people falling back onto someone else’s arms, try hyping things up through latest gadgets. Virtual reality and somatosensory games are the talks of the town. It is one of the things in trends that people love to try but doesn’t have the means to. Not only do players enjoy the gaming experience, they might even learn a thing or two that may very well be beneficial to their work. E.g. Team work. Capture the moments A themed photo booth will no doubt stir up the fun and create unique memories for your partygoers. If a full size photo booth is out of budget, a few instant cameras with some creative props will do the magic. Professional photographers requires big bucks. If all you need are snaps and simple footages of the event to go onto social media, try lightweight multi-function action cameras that you can set at corners and control with your phone, or mount one on your wrist for anytime snapshots. Jennifer Suek. Founder of Deown, a gadget experience platform promoting eco-friendly ways to enjoy technology. Visit www.de-own.com to try out the latest gadgets in town.
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Argue less, love more Did you ever notice that you and your partner tend to argue over the same three or four things over and over again? It may be that he never tells you when he’s coming home late from work or that he always leaves dirty plates in the sink even though you have a dish washer. It’s amazing how these simple actions can cause a lot of fights! Our natural response when that happens is to complain and nag, hoping that they will stop doing the things we hate. Complaining rarely works, the fight keeps coming up, accumulating more and more frustration, sometimes blowing up into a bigger conflict every time. Most couples have unresolved conflicts like this for years. Although it may sound silly, they end up eroding little by little the respect and positive feelings we want to have for our partners. What if there was a simple strategy to resolve these arguments for good? Here are my 3 steps to conflict resolution I use with clients who struggle with such issues:
1. Identify your Need. The reason these small things bother you is because you have emotional needs that must be fulfilled in your relationship. Spend some time thinking about what really bothers you about the situation and make sure you understand what’s hiding underneath it. 2. Help your partner Understand. When you know what the issue is, explain it clearly to your partner. They most likely have no idea why you’re ‘making a fuss’, which is why they never really changed their behaviour, despite your repeated complaints. 3. Make a clear Request. Even though they now understand your issue, they may not know how to respond to your need to your satisfaction. Just make it clear to them so they can help you get what you want. Valentina Tudose is a Dating Coach and Relationship Expert at Happy Ever After. She works with Singles and Couples looking to improve their dating, communication and relationship skills. For more information and to book an appointment visit www. happyeverafter.asia or email to valentina@happyeverafter.asia
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What is Cancer? Cancer occurs when cells divide uncontrollably. These abnormal cells can invade nearby tissues or travel to distant sites by growth to provide them with the food they need. In entering the bloodstream or lymphatic system. For the human fact the word cancer is derived from the latin word to function normally, each organ must have a certain number of cells. The cells in most Cancribody which means crab. It was thought by the ancients that the large blood vessels surrounding a organs however have a short lifespan, and to continue functioning the body needs to replace tumour mass looked like a crab’s claws and feet. these lost cells by the process of cell division. The most frequent cancer types world wide are:
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Cancer cells require nutrients to survive and grow. Many types of cancer can stimulate blood vessel growth to provide them with the food they need. In fact the word cancer is derived from the latin word Cancri which means crab. It was thought by the ancients that the large blood vessels surrounding a tumour mass looked like a crab’s claws and feet. The main types of cancer leading to overall cancer mortality are:
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Whisky Wizardry Neat. On the rocks. With a dash of water. There is a lot of confusion – what exactly is the “right way” to drink a great Single Malt Whisky? Of course, everyone is sure that their way is the right way but is there really a “best” way to enjoy your favourite dram. Well, yes! All whisky has water as its primary component and is usually “cut” to 43% Alcohol By Volume when they are bottled ( some “cask strength” bottles can go up to 60% ) but it seems that the only thing you can nose is tons of alcohol that burns your nose – hardly an enticing proposition to those who are new to single malts. Whisky has some extremely complex chemical interactions taking place with its esters, hydrocarbons and ethanol components and the minute you introduce water into the mix, the whole glass erupts into what looks like a dozen “snakes” going berserk – the wizardry of whisky is in those few drops of water… I like to compare a dram of whisky to a swimming pool with a heavy tarp covering it. This heavy blanket obliterates the fine aromas that is the nature of every Single Malt Whisky. If you were to take a deep breath from the glass when it’s just out of the bottle, the high alcohol content will simply cause your eyes to water. The key to unlocking the scintillating nuances locked inside is water. Take a little dropper and disturb the surface of the whisky ( that’s like pulling the tarp off the pool ), give it a few seconds, don’t swirl the glass ( all that will do is force the alcohol up again) and then gently raise the glass … take a deep breath and then sip…. Vanilla, leather, ginger, berries, dark chocolate, Christmas cake… it goes on and on and on… While there are many fans who enjoy their Scotch on the Rocks, ice actually cools the whisky too much and closes it up but those few drops of water every couple of sips lets loose the snakes! A fine Single Malt Whisky is a luxurious tipple and if the Master Distiller waited 18 years to bottle it, take a few extra minutes to enjoy it … you deserve it. Dram Good Stuff boasts an extensive selection of fine and rare collectibles. From daily drams to that extraordinary 40 Year Old for your special celebration, we have it all Dram Good Stuff is your one stop shop to make your Dream Dram a reality. www.dramgoodstuff.com
Tiki Culture One of the classic misconceptions that many share with tiki bars stem from their overly sugary experiences with their cocktails. Despite the evolution of tiki culture being well documented, few still fail to grasp that the tiki bars of today are not the same as those that saw the end of the trend’s decline in the late 80s. The current tiki revival scene is concerned with the authenticity of cocktail representation. Only fresh juices are to be incorporated with the fusion of homemade syrups. No juices from concentrate or with added sugar are to be used. The resulting cocktail is one of natural balance and is refreshing without the intense sugar hit. Don the Beachcomber, founding father of tiki bar culture, created the myth of Polynesia in the late 30s borrowing from the Caribbean’s three flavour fundamentals of rum, sugar and lime. His ‘rhum rhapsodies’ encapsulated a ‘summer in a glass’ to be enjoyed throughout the year rain or shine. Through the fusing of island cultures, he invented the mirage of Polynesian cocktail culture (which had previously never existed), since the local island folk traditionally consumed French table wine and Okolehao – a type of Hawaiian moonshine. Following the end of WWII, when American soldiers travelled home, they carried with them memories of an island life. This dream catapulted the trend into the pinnacle of popularity, however with the influx of tiki bars being set up and undercutting with some of the cheaper bars - saw the trend lose focus, direction and consumer appeal. With the turn of the millennium, the tiki trend has seen a revival worldwide with aficionados meticulously tracing back the recipes of the original founding cocktails. Adding modern twists and flairs to create intrigue in seasoned drinks connoisseurs. Tiki bars are making a comeback on a worldwide scale and as long as the quality, respect and authenticity are maintained it is very much here to stay. Experience tiki culture with a cocktail masterclass with friends or for booking enquiries Email info@honihonibar.com or call +852 2353 0885. - Max Traverse, Founder of Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge
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Wing Chun, Pilates and Mindfulness What is Mindfulness anyway? Isn’t it just a word that is over used and unpractical in normal everyday life? What is it all about? Learning to direct our attention to whatever experience is unfolding, moment by moment and with an open mind has profound effects on our physical and mental well being. Whilst much of our energy is taken up by worrying about what has or will happen, we can skillfully pay close attention to inner states such as thoughts, emotions and physical sensations as well as what’s going on in the outside world. Wing Chun Kung Fu for example requires that we move in a relaxed and effortless state to produce a great deal of power. Our focus must be on the condition of our body, balance and thoughts through the movements so we don’t rely on muscular strength and undue tension. It forces us to connect mind with body and body with mind. As the most disembodied generation ever, our minds have become disconnected from our bodies. Much of the time we are unaware of the possibly valuable information that the body can give us, such as stress warning signs, or clues about emotions that are driving our behavior. If we were aware of these natural tendencies then we would have more choices on how to deal with situations as they arise, not being all consumed by them. Much of the difficulties we face in our own lives are actually created by our own selves! The pursuit of Mindfulness, in whatever form you may practice it, will help people of all ages fulfill their full potential, be more creative and relaxed in the process. Through patient and persistent pursuit our lives will be enriched with a gratitude for our ability to concentrate on what is ‘good’ in life rather than our minds taking us to places we’d rather not be. A boutique wellness studio combining the physical discipline of Wing Chun Kung Fu and Pilates with Mindfulness – children and adult classes are available in both practices 7 days per week. Private and group classes are available as are corporate and special event classes. Contact us for more details.
Towards Better Posture and Health Technology is amazing. Our lives are becoming increasingly complex as access to information and the accomplishing of tasks becomes easier and streamlined thanks to the widespread use and development of computers and smart phones. We are addicted and there is a price to pay. Take a look around you. Observe your family, your friends, your colleagues and the strangers around you. Notice the new “normal”, with the head in front of the body and the eyes looking down, the shoulders rolled. Slouched at home, humped in front of the screen at the desk and all the caveman postures on the MTR. It is fairly likely that they a reflection of you, to some degree. This chronic change in posture leads to changes in the quality of your spine (early degeneration), muscle pain and tension, decreased breathing ability and back pain. Also it makes us look older and fatter than we really are. • • • •
Make changes where most of your time is spent; e.g. office desk, bed (sleep) Get a proper ergonomic setup and exercise the back to bring the shoulders back. Interrupt your posture pattern every 30 minutes for 30 seconds If you already feel the effects from your posture and suffer with pain and discomfort, get your spine and posture assessed by a chiropractor.
Our amazing technology should be contributing to the quality of our lives and not to the detriment of our health. Your health and posture is ultimately your responsibility. Take action and start making changes for a healthier and happier future for you and your family.
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Beliefs vs Desires Many of us have had long-term desires which we just can’t seem to meet. Perhaps we’ve been wanting to speak confidently in public, eat healthily, become more patient, or earn more money, and yet we find that we just can’t do this. When we can’t get what we want it’s because there is an inner conflict going on between the conscious and subconscious mind - a misalignment between your desires and beliefs. Most of the time the conscious mind knows what it desires and has a plan on how to get it, however, the subconscious mind which holds your deep-seated beliefs is giving the opposite message. For example, the conscious mind could say, ‘I need to stop eating sweets’, and the subconscious mind says, ‘No it makes me feel safe and comfortable’, and hence nothing changes and we feel like we’ve failed. Most of us don’t get that the issue is far deeper than a matter of discipline, and as a result, we start judging ourselves for why we can’t do what we want, making us feel even worse. There are many modalities that help align your beliefs to your desires so you can meet your goals, and all these involve working with the power of the subconscious mind. To help yourselves, I would suggest to just start by having some self-compassion; don’t put yourself down for not meeting your long-term goals and get that there is something much deeper going which is coming from your illogical mind. Accepting that logic and judgment are not going to help the situation, but understanding that there is a deep void within and inquiring about where that’s coming from will be a great place to start. All resolutions will eventually lead to accepting there is an issue, being aware of what the real cause is and healing it with consciousness.
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Destination Wedding Tips Destination Weddings are the norm these days, especially for a Hong Kong couple. There’s a feel good factor when having a Destination Wedding in an exotic location with a picturesque background set against the gorgeous sunset, almost as if the Gods painted the sky just for you. Having your near and dear ones make the effort for your big day from all over the world makes it even more special because you know they are there for you and to be part of your happiness. Most people opt for a Destination Wedding because of many factors involved but value for money is what tops the list. Here are some tips to add more value when planning for your big day at an exotic location. The adage “Less is more” certainly won’t work here, the exact opposite holds true. • When asking for a group discount on the rooms, get the rate inclusive of the taxes. • Ask for the Nett rate and always inclusive of breakfast for the guests. • A month prior to the wedding, have a clause which allows you to extend or reduce 10% of the rooms guaranteed. • The Bride and The Groom’s family should get an upgrade to the suites during the functions. Pre and Post function days are usually paid for, ask for the best rate for that. • The bride and the groom should get at least 2 nights complimentary stay after the wedding. • Complimentary massage for the wedding couple • Complimentary Welcome Drink, Cold Towel, Wifi and hampers drop off is a must. Some hotels charge for wifi use or hampers to be dropped off. • Complimentary laundry for the wedding group usually it’s 2-4 pcs, if not at least for the hosts’ rooms. • Ask for special discounts on the spa and in-room dining services for your guests. • Booze is very important getting it on consignment will be a smarter move. • Always have a plan B ready for your outdoor events. Your planner should be able to get you all of these and a whole lot more when planning extensively.
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Progressive Wellness Trends As they say, “times, they are a changing� and in the world of healthcare amid the dizzying pace of technological advances, progression is a constant. Healthcare has, for quite awhile, been evolving into a preventative mode rather than purely reactive. Medical breakthroughs in early detection of potential health risk act as ideal compasses to plot this route, with invasive procedures the final order of the day. As a company that believes in holistic healthcare, we have been witnessing a growing trend among consumers towards holistic wellness and prevention. Adding to this growing trend, we also note the increasing popularity of progressive wellness treatments amongst consumers. Here are 5 trends and treatments to watch: #1: Inflammation is one of the buzzwords in natural health circles, with wellness centers introducing Cryotherapy – a means of using low temperatures in medical therapy. It is widely used by both athletes and the aging population, to relieve muscle pain, sprains and swelling either via soft tissue damage or postoperative swelling. It is the modern ice bath, one that is available and accessible to all. #2: Intravenous vitamin therapy (IV) has become an increasingly popular trend, especially among celebrities. IV is a method of administering vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream. Alternative therapy clinics recommend this for a wide range of conditions including cancer, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), asthma, and other chronic diseases. #3: The aging population is boosting the market for retailers who offer supplements for calcium and bone, fibre, and digestive needs. #4: Health devices that include wearable health trackers, DIY wellness and beauty products, exercise gadgets and online or app-based wellness programmes. Apps and online videos can coach us to eat, move and think for optimum health, while our modern day personal trainer comes in the form of a wearable fitness tracker (racks up data that motivates us to do better). #5: Functional fitness in gyms may be the new norm in 2017. Think trampolines, aqua boards, add LED lights, include surround sounds, move to celebrity workouts, and you have energy and ambiance to raise your adrenaline levels. For more info on wellness trends & available packages from top doctors and clinics www.globalhealthandtravel.com. Global Health and Travel is the leading Asia-wide platform for your healthcare needs, with 1000+ packages from top regional providers, at the best available prices.
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Knowing your child’s learning style Each child learns and interacts with the world in different ways. Most toddlers begin to show preference for a particular learning style. By having an awareness of your child’s dominant learning style, you can help your child learn more effectively by choosing suitable resources and activities for them. There are four basic learning styles – visual, auditory, tactile and kinaesthetic.
Visual learner A visual learner can understand and remember information better if they see it. If your child is a visual learner, you may notice that they gain knowledge through observation most of the time. This kind of learner learns how to do things once they have seen others doing them.
Auditory learner An auditory learner gains new ideas and concepts most comfortably by listening. Your child may remember most of the words in familiar stories and learn a song quickly after listening to it. They can follow oral instructions easily and are able to repeat overheard information.
Tactile learner A tactile learner learns best by touching or feeling things with their hands. If your child is a tactile child, they are likely to enjoy hands-on activities, such as puzzles and blocks. This kind of child learns best by doing things with their own hands.
Kinaesthetic learner If your child is a kinaesthetic learner, they use their whole body to explore the world and have a strong need of movement. Your child will enjoy moving around to see what is happening in their surroundings. Tapping into your child’s preferred learning style may help them build confidence in learning. As most children’s preferred learning style may change over time and they may learn in more than one style, it is best to try different methods and activities to see which one your child responds to the best.
With over 40 years of experience, the Child Development Centre (CDC) specialises in educating pre-school aged children with individual learning needs. The CDC has expertise in parenting, therapies for children, and support for teaching professionalsin kindergartens and schools.
A Guide to Your Chakras Did you know there exists a subtle healing philosophy that empowers you to know yourself better? The philosophy of the chakras dates back thousands of years, to what is now modern India. Yet the chakras can be found in the ancient texts of many of the world’s oldest civilisations. Simple yet profound, its wisdom can guide us today as much as it did our ancestors. But what are the chakras? Put simply, chakra is the Sanskrit word for ‘disc’ and signifies one of the seven main energy centres of the body. Each of these centres is a high frequency vortex of spinning energy, located along the cerebrospinal complex. The chakras correlate to the various stages of life, levels of consciousness, colours, sounds, and much more. Keeping them balanced allows our body, mind, and emotions to function as a synchronised and effective whole. Each chakra reflects our relationship with a particular aspect of our life. The root chakra is linked to our sense of foundation and security, whereas the sacral chakra involves sensuality and sexuality. The solar plexus chakra is tied to personal power and spontaneity whilst the heart chakra evokes love and balance. Creative self-expression is the domain of the throat chakra, and intuition belongs to the brow chakra. Lastly, the crown chakra represents wisdom and universal awareness. We take a step towards internal growth when we come to recognise which of our chakras needs to be balanced. By knowing what the chakras are, and what each one of them represents, we can bring about tremendous and powerful change. Once the chakras are aligned, you might find yourself incredibly (pleasantly) surprised by what happens next! Chakra by Piya creates jewellery that helps balance the chakras and empowers you to discover yourself in a fun and meaningful way. Experience it for yourself at www.chakrabypiya.com.
NOMINATIONS for DIVERSITY LIST & COMMUNITY CONNECTORS 2018 ARE NOW OPEN! We know ethnic minorities of Asian descent (non–Chinese) who are excellent in their field of work, are committed to Hong Kong and would be interested to serve on a HKSAR advisory committee. If you know a candidate who has the skills, experiences and are committed to bettering Hong Kong, do not hesitate to NOMINATE NOW for the Diversity List & Community Connectors 2018.
Mrs Carrie Lam, honorable guest of the 2016 Diversity List launch, said: “With today's launch of the Diversity List, I am sure more capable ethnic minority individuals will be appointed to our advisory and statutory bodies, thereby enabling us to consider policies and make decisions with the perspectives of ethnic minority community in mind.” CRITERIA
Be over the age of 18 and a permanent resident of Hong Kong Be of non-Chinese Asian ethnicity or mixed race Have significant experience in their area of work Have achieved a certain standing in their profession Be committed to serving Hong Kong Be available to serve on a committee and be prepared to engage in meetings.
Please visit:www.zubinfoundation.org for the nomination form or contact Ms Ravina Lalvani at ravina@zubinfoundation.org to learn more about the campaign. Nomination deadline: 30 November 2017.
Three questions to ask before you buy an ETF A decade ago, exchange traded funds (ETFs) were barely on investor radars. But since then, the ETF industry has exploded. ETFs are now the bread-and-butter tool for everyday investors looking for an easy way to invest in a particular geographic region, market, sector... you name it.
What’s behind the ETF growth? First, investors have been disappointed with the relative high-fees and underperformance of active funds (that is, funds where managers select stocks themselves). This has made ETFs, which are low-cost passive funds that simply track a particular benchmark index, more attractive. For example, analysis from index provider S&P Dow Jones in 2016 showed that 99 percent of actively managed U.S. equity funds sold in Europe have failed to beat the S&P 500 over the past 10 years. 1. What’s the cost? ETFs charge a fixed percentage annual running cost to shareholders, known as the expense ratio. Whilst an actively managed fund might charge, say, 1 percent ofassets under management(AUM) and a percentage of profits, ETF expense ratios are typically less than 0.50 percent.
2. How is the liquidity? Liquidity is the ease with which you can buy and sell a security in the market without affecting its underlying price. For most of us individual investors, our individual buy and sell orders don’t visibly move the market. But they can if we’re looking at thinly-traded small-cap stocks.
3. How does the index work? When buying an ETF, you’re not only investing in a basket of underlying securities, but ALSO the mechanics of how the underlying index works. In the early days of ETF investing, most of the first ETFs sought to replicate standard benchmark indices, like the S&P 500. Now, most indexes use a simple market cap weighted methodology. They take a basket of stocks, and weight them according to their respective market cap. So if you’re looking to invest in an ETF, make sure you do your homework. Read the label, and make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into by answering these three questions first. From Stansberry Churchouse Research. The Churchouse Letter, a financial investment newsletter where Peter Chuchouse shares his investment recommendations, wealth building ideas and decades of accumulated financial wisdom to subscribers from all over the world. www.stansberrychurchouse.com
How exercise can improve your skin We constantly hear about the benefits of physical activity for our heart, lungs, mental health and general well-being. But there’s also an even more important reason to stay active; to keep our skin healthy and glowing. There are many benefits that exercising regularly can give to our skin. 1. Help your skin radiate and shine - Our skin is our largest organ for detoxification and so it comes as no surprise that sweating not only leads to increased blood flow, but also helps remove metabolic waste. Improved blood flow helps move oxygen and nutrients to your skin, something that is key for a clear, radiant complexion. 2. Reduce stress - increase glow - When we exercise, our brain releases various chemicals including serotonin which help to reduce stress and anxiety. These happy hormones can instantly boost your energy and help you to feel calm and more relaxed. Even better, exercising regularly and keeping stress and tension out of your life helps you maintain healthy, glowing skin. Stress is often one of the contributing factors to skin problems. 3. Healthy hair - Exercise helps to nourish your skin and also to nurture your scalp. The increase in blood circulation to your scalp results in the healthy development and maintenance of hair follicles. 4. The beauty of inner confidence - Just 30 minutes of light jogging, aerobics, or walking can ease the pressures of your day. Exercise boosts neuro-transmitters, which help to calm the mind. The body and soul follow, bringing about a more confident, calm you. We all know that wonderful self-assurance that comes from feeling good in your own skin. 5. Sound sleep - Sound sleep is very important for our overall health and well-being. Lack of sleep can directly affect the appearance of our skin. Even one night of poor sleep can take the freshness out of the skin and leave it looking dull. Restful sleep helps to give our skin a glow. Use nutritive, natural skin care from reliable brands. Eating a healthy diet is a must for younger looking skin. Regular gentle exercise helps reduce muscle tension and ultimately, this helps ensure we can sink into a more restful, sound sleep each night. 6. Fresh and clean - Now that you know how regular exercise can help to revitalise skin, also remember to stay hydrated during and after exercising and to keep your skin clean and well moisturised. Use cleansers that refresh and gently clean the skin after a workout without stripping moisture or nutrients. Winnie Tsang - Wiselife Group (sole distributor of Simplicité skin care in Hong Kong) Try our Simplicité Plant Gel Cleanser and other Natural & Organic Skin Care products www.simplicitehk.com / www.wiselifegroup.com
Benefits of Space Cleansing Brighten Your Home and Office and Uplift Your Life! Energy is an ever flowing and ever changing force in our lives and in our bodies. The more we understand how energy affects our lives, our homes and our work spaces, the more freedom, peace and prosperity we can enjoy. Space Cleansing is a practise, using various materials, that enables the release of old, stuck, stagnant and lower vibrational energy to be completely released from a space. Everything has energy. Our thoughts, beliefs, emotions and actions all emit a certain vibration of energy. These energies get deposited into a space and remain there until they get cleared. People have become more aware of their own energy states. However there seems to be less awareness about the invisible energy that accumulates in a physical space. Every person that lives or works in a space, or merely passes through it, as well as the thought intentions of others towards us, leaves some energy imprint. The intention of Space Cleansing is to remove all the negative energy debris and unwanted external energies, so that vibrant and healthy energy can fill the space, and new possibilities can blossom in our lives! It is essential to do a Space Cleanse before moving into a new home or office, and after any traumatic event in one’s life, their family and workplace. If there is some challenge between family members, a Space Cleanse can assist in shifting the energetic elements, which are blocking the resolution of the issue. In the East, Feng Shui (Chinese system of harmonising everyone with the surrounding environment) and Vastu (Hindu system of architecture) are more widely practised, however it would be beneficial to do a Space Cleanse before implementing the changes from these other practices otherwise it would be like putting fresh beautiful roses into a dirty vase! Materials and simple techniques to cleanse the space: • Burn White Sage leaves to create a cleansing smoke • Place bowls of Rock Salt around the space • Keep Crystals such as Selenite, Black Tourmaline and Smokey Quartz • Burn Camphor to cleanse very stagnant energy Make sure to set a clear heartfelt intention for whatever outcome you wish to achieve before doing the Space Cleanse. Anjali Mukhi is a Therapist and Coach at Anjali’s Healing. She also offers Angel Card readings in person and over the phone, and does professional Space Cleansing. Contact: anjalishealing@gmail.com +85291716955
Money and what’s behind it Have you ever wondered why some people make money easily and some don’t? Why some walk into a bank and come out with a loan whilst others, even with a great business plan, back up information, superb excel spreadsheets always get turned down? Why some people “cannot” pay off their debts whilst others do it with ease? Look at the people who “don’t have money issues” and always get paid on time: are they meak, insecure and shy or do they show up confident and convincing? I would venture to say the latter…these people know who they are and have no problem affirming it. Indeed many people have hidden mindsets regarding money which tripp them up time and again. “The rich are not happy” or “I cannot be wealthy and spiritual “ (in other words you can only be spiritual when you are poor) I’d rather be poor and happy (but are you?) than rich and (un) happy” or “Why would I get paid more? What do I have to offer that others don’t?” or “ I don’t deserve a life of ease” or even “It’s too much work making good money for….” and another one “I am not good with money” Discovering and understanding that money is a reflection of our self-esteem is an important step in personal and spiritual growth. I had a client who was neck deep in debt, this bothered him and he just could not get out of it… 3until we explored his Archetypes (or aspects /blueprint of self) and he learnt to accept them. It was a huge discovery and shift when he realized that an event in his youth shaped (unconsciously) his value of self and thus how he related to money. After some resistance, he started to make overtures to his father about how the child had felt in a certain situation he had recalled, opening up his emotions, letting Dad in. Once this happened, he decided how to structure his repayments of the debt and came out of it in 6 months, he felt at ease with his father, family and mostly with himseft….so money self esteem and emotions are strongly linked! Another client, CFO of a global company, did not care for money, was actually not interested and felt he was not good with it…difficult for a CFO and he felt bogged down, trapped. We worked on his Archetypal make up and he discovered the reason for his mindset, leart around the age of 6. He understood and clearly saw what he had decided to believe, then was able to let this unconscious belief go. When that happened, the feeling of freedom he experienced was a sight to behold. Needless to say he became very effective at his job managing money! Latest science has found and confirmed that value and money are strongly related. The Essential Archetype® programme that I mentor in, was created by Helen Barton of Insight teachings Australia, and is a powerful way to uncover our issues (of money and around money), understand them and then let them go. Imagine being freeing yourself of money and/or relationship problems (et al) for good and enjoy life to the full, being successful in business and life in general, flying high and light… There are 12 Archetypes, and our lives are governed by 4, would you like to find out which ones are in your blueprint? Jacqueline offers a complimentary consultation on Skype to reveal your Archetypes and how they influence your life. Contact her at Jacqueline@JacquelineMuller.com
5 WAYS TO COMBAT HONG KONG’S HUMIDITY It’s been exceptionally humid this summer, and we can unfortunately expect the clamminess to continue until late in the year. It’s the unpleasant reality that breakouts may occur more frequently during humid weather, and makeup has the higher propensity of not staying in its place. But there’s no need to bemoan the warm season, stay dry and breakout free with some of our tips on keeping your skin (and makeup) in pristine shape over the upcoming months.
1. Go light on the layers - Allow your moisturizer more time to absorb into your skin before you step out for the day. Try using an oil-free, light weight serum or moisturizer, and go gentle on T-zone areas. Combine that with just a full spectrum SPF30+ physical sunblock so you’re not overloading on the layers. 2. Use oil blotting papers - You’ve seen these mini skin blotting papers all over Watson’s and Mannings. These blemish control papers control excess oil and can keep the moist feeling out. Best of all, these sheets won’t wipe off whatever makeup you do have on. They’re also inexpensive and available at a local drugstore near you. 3. Apply Primer - Primer will keep your makeup lasting longer, especially needed when it’s humid out. An organic primer is safe enough to be be used for both face and eyelids, or you can use separate face and lid ones. Primers also work to combat oil! After cleansing your skin and applying moisturizer, apply a pea size amount onto your skin. Then continue with your makeup routine. 4. Use less makeup - There’s no need to wear pounds of foundation on a sticky humid day the last thing you need is to be weighed down by excessive makeup. Avoid loading up on the foundation, which will only work to clog pores. Instead, use either just a concealer or switch to tinted moisturizers or BB Creams. If you ever want to try going make up free in this humidity, we highly recommend it. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the change in your skin in just a week! 5. Make sure to wash everything off and exfoliate - With the high levels of humidity, dirt is
bound to get stuck into your pores. Make sure to cleanse well and exfoliate at least once a week. One of our favourite products is Kahina’s Antioxidant Exfoliating Maskas it draws out the day’s toxins and leaves your skin feeling supple and soft. Best of all, unlike dead skin cells, fresh new skin can properly absorb all the organic goodness you’ll slather on afterwards!
Tip: Stick to organic exfoliators with
gentle, naturally dissolving beads. Plastic microbeads found in many drugstore brands can overly abrasive on skin but even worse, are highly harmful to our environment and ultimately ourselves. These plastic microbeads go down our drains, absorb toxins in the water, are eaten by marine life, and can make their way up the food chain all the way to our dinner plates. If nothing else, avoid products with plastic microbeads!
Angela Wong started her business Little Things In Life HK (www.ltilhk.com), an e-store dedicated to selling organic skincare catered towards sensitive skin, precisely to counteract the pollution & humidity caused skin complaints she was experiencing in Hong Kong after years in less-polluted Singapore.
Forget the BEST School; Find the BEST FIT School If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked “What’s the best school in Hong Kong?”. There is no such thing! We don’t have any rankings and the best school for your colleague’s / cousin’s / best friend’s kid is quite possibly the absolute worst school for your kid. So, if we focus on finding the best fit school, rather than the “best school”, we suggest a planned process. It’s not a linear process. Many times, we are asked for a step-by-step plan or a checklist. Wouldn’t that be nice? Some aspects are related to your family generally, others to your child. Some are factors you can control and others are completely out of your control . We can categorise all these aspects broadly into 6 Ps: Procedures Policy Proficiency Personality Preferences Priorities Each of the Ps belongs to either the school, the parents or the child. Where do you start? Most parents start with the school. They research schools they’ve heard about from friends/ relatives/colleagues. Parents study the curriculum it follows, what it costs, where it is, whether it has a swimming pool and how many Ivy League/OxBridge placements it has…. which is a big mistake. Parents are often judging a school on misinformation, other parents’ experiences (who have children who are different from yours) or the school’s own PR fluff. We suggest you start with YOU. Who are you? Your child? Your preferences. In an ideal world, what does your ideal school look like, feel like, smell like? If your child is older, you can start with your child. Your Preferences - We spend a long time with our families to get to know them. We discuss your own educational background, your expectations in terms of academic program, plus your budget, location, etc. We are careful not to restrict options too much at the initial stage. Parents often have strong opinions about curriculum which, in our opinion, is not the most important factor for a primary school student. Your Priorities - If you have priorities, you will enjoy advantage at certain schools. If you graduated from a school in Hong Kong, alumni priority is strong. If you have your child enrolled in the school’s affiliated kindergarten, you will also enjoy some priority. Priority is one consideration; it is not the most important one. Your Child’s Proficiency & Personality - Every school will meet your child before accepting him/ her. If your child is four years old or more, we prefer to meet your child to evaluate their general development in a few areas: Language Proficiency: English and/or Chinese / Emotional/social / Motor skills - gross/fine. As for the Procedures and Policies, each school differs from the next We suggest coming to this last. Top Schools are admissions experts for private and international kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. We understand each school in-depth and what they are looking for in a family. We can support families throughout the whole process to secure a place in a top school in Hong Kong. Get in touch today: Email: hello@topschools.com.hk | +852 3565 5865 www.topschools.com.hk
How to create a fun blacklight party? Hosting or attending a fantastic blacklight party is an experience that no one forgets. Whether it is a art-jamming party—with painting the walls and playing with neon henna—or a crazy dance party with glow-stick-in-hand, having the right supplies and decorations makes all the difference. In this article we aim to offer some recommendations to some essential black light party supplies that can help enhance any blacklight party. So open the blacklight, get the neon face paint ready and let’s get lit!
Tips - Absolute musts: ● Tonic Water Tonic-water based drinks are a magical glows cocktail for enhancing the blacklight party effect! With a quality black light, tonic water can also guide the party animals find their drinks in the dark. ● White and neon clothing to maximum reflection of blacklight ● Neon fun accessories Some fun black light gear (sunglasses, headband, wigs, black light chalk, watches, bracelets, ribbon etc.) can add so much laugh for the party. ● Black Light Paint A blacklight party cannot be fun without blacklight paint. Simply use water-based-neon paint every which way! black light paint takes your party to the next level. If your party is a dance party, body paint and face paint are essential, especially if you are a dancer and want to show it off your moves! ● Blacklight chalk and chalkboard Creating a chalkboard on the wall with chalkboard paint and supply your guests blacklight chalk to draw birthday / farewell message and surprise your friends.
Carmi Li, Manager of Chalk Party, Lan Kwai Fong PRIVATE Birthday Party Venue Rooftop. ShiSha. Blacklight. Beerpong Website: www.chalkparty.hk | Instagram: chalk_party | Facebook: www.facebook.com/chalkparty
Listening Skills The Other Side of A FINER PERSONALITY After your first, second and other opportunities of noticing people, we often gain impressions of them and wish to meet them. Not all, but many naturally or actually push themselves to approach, greet and start a conversation with you, or you do it with others. It fulfills the desire to know others, and further gains you satisfaction to claim that we know them, and have met them, just by speaking to them! But some conversations and communications do not last even in the first meeting. And if they did converse well enough the first time, often, when you meet the next time, it may be just a greeting of recognition and a few mumbled words of ‘hi, how do you do’, or ‘nice meeting you.’ The connection does not ignite much further. So how does a successful connection happen over and over again? How successful are you, in magnetic interactions with others? Many meetings dull and fade out, with lack of further interest in the other. The magic is by connecting further through your listening skills! Majority of people have passive listening skills. They hear but do not actually listen. Hearing is just sounds and conversation passing through your ears; And you are instantly ready and intent to speak further or reply. Do note that God gave us two ears to listen but one mouth to speak. To be magnetic for lasting relationships, one requires ACT-ive listening skills with the intent to understand and be really interested in people. Appreciate them if you gained any knowledge; do repeat amazing and important information, and do ask questions – it’s the proof of being interested in them. Anyone and everyone appreciates being heard. So don’t be overtly expressive in your own opinions, interests and yourself. Show listening skills by friendly facial expressions and listening sounds of ‘oh’, ‘then’, ‘that’s interesting’ etc. Engage them now and in the next meetings too. Speaking skills are important – but much more so, are the powers in your listening skills! Engage the other person to speak and be interested - he goes home saying he met a very interesting person! Maya Daswani is Director and Lead Trainer of PERSONA POWER Soft Skills & Finishing School Trainings on Personality & Communications Excellence. Meet her at www.personapower.com; try the Personality Quiz to empower yourself and subscribe to the Persona Power newsletter; Email: info@personapower.com
Goal Setting For Adolescents Goals are critical. They keep you focused on what’s important, and allow you to make the best use of your 24 hours each day. We all know that. And yet research shows only 20% of the population sets goals and 92% of those goals are never achieved. And it becomes more challenging when the person you want to set goal is an ADOLESCENT! It is difficult for teens to see beyond the present. Goal setting challenges them psychologically, because it involves having to wait for a long time to see the results, which, again, is a good lesson to teach as kids grow up. They should learn that anything good is worth working for and that it is only over time and effort that we see the true results of all of our hard work. Very few things come to us immediately. We all know without a goal in mind we can end up wasting time and energy and are finally left with nothing in hand. To teach them how gratifying, energizing and fulfilling goal setting and accomplishing can be make it achievable for them by: 1. Gave them freedom to choose: Make themchoose 1 task/activity/goal that they always wanted to/expected to do but never really got to do for various reasons. 2. Made it a group/pair activity (if possible): create a chart/sheet where they can check each day after they have completed the activity. This fulfils dual purpose of reminding and motivating. 3. Kept the time frame short: Set aside just 10 minutes each day for the task and do it for only for 3 weeks to begin with. When the adolescents think the goals that have been set are relevant to them, attainable and time-bound, they are more motivated and better tuned to accomplish them and stimulated to set more goals in future. Shalini Bindal, MBA (Human Resources), Founder and Director, Kaleidoscope Workshops, Hong Kong. We conduct Personality Enhancing & Soft Skills Building Workshops for Children and Coaching Services.
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Social Entrepreneurship How many of you are aware of the term social entrepreneurship? At a very basic level, social entrepreneurship is about doing business for a social cause. According to the European Commission, a social enterprise is “an operator in the social economy whose main objective is to have a social impact rather than make a profit for their owners or shareholders.� While making money is important, the main objective lies in supporting social projects that change lives or improve them. Social entrepreneurs identify with an issue that moves them and come up with an idea that they truly believe will help resolve them, this is their driving factor. There is very little difference between an entrepreneur and a social entrepreneur in terms of traits and qualities, both are innovators, risk takers and leaders. What differentiates themis their ultimate goal, while an entrepreneur is driven by generating wealth; a social entrepreneur is driven by a social mission. Consumers these days recognize and support the efforts of social entrepreneurs. This is a huge motivational boost and probably the reason for the rise in a number of socially responsible ventures. An apt example of one such entrepreneurial venture is, SANI, the brain child of Ms. Sapana Shakya. Ms. Shakya an expat wife, of Nepalese origin, always had the desire to stay connected to her roots and give back to her home country. SANI sprung into life when her path crossed with Prakash, a Pashmina manufacturer. He wasn’t only manufacturing Pashmina products; he was changing lives of uneducated women in need by teaching them weaving skills and offering them employment as they carriedthe financial burden of being the sole bread earners of their family. In order to constantly create jobs, he does not invest in any machines that could replace human labor. Touched by his initiative and the hard working women, Sapanahas joined hands to contribute to this greater cause. Social entrepreneurship has thus become the need of the hour, helping people help people.
You can find SANI on www.facebook.com/wearsani and www.instagram.com/wearsani. You can email Sapana at shakyasapana@gmail.com or call on 852 9724 1669 to learn more about her work.
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Indian Arts Circle 6202.4991 Indians Businessmens Association 2524 0018 India Association 2311 6358 India Club 2388 8184 Indian Art Group/School of Indian Music 2719 4336 Indian Recreation Club 2890 3213, 2576 6583 Italian Women’s Association www.iwa.org.hk Kowloon Indian Ladies Group 2602 8898 Maharashtra Mandal 6600 1695 Matchbox 2690 2324 Nav Bharat Club 2893 1628 NRI Association 2868 3362 Overseas Indian Organization 2523 4951 Punjab Youth Club 8208 6365 Rajasthani Samaj 2544 3041 Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile www.rckgm.org Sarjan Group www.sarjangroup.org Sindhi Association of HK & China 2367 0009 Tamil Cultural Association 2843 1389
BANKING, FINANCE & INSURANCE SERVICES Bank Of Baroda 2525 8429 Bright Fortune | Chander Lalwani 2314 9292 | www.brightfortune.com Canara Bank 2529 1398
Himark Insurance 2567 0277 | www.himarkinsurance.com ICICI Bank 2234 2667 | www.icicibank.hk Indian Overseas Bank 2367 8079 Lal’s Insurance Brokers 2850 5666 | www.lals-insurance.com Now Health International (Insurance) 22797300 | www.now-health.com Premier Insurance Brokers Ltd 2801 5100 | www.piblhk.com State Bank of India 2523 3166 UCO Bank 2524 9240 VIG Hong Kong 25213373|bhagwan.chugani@vighk.com
BEAUTY SERVICES & PERSONAL GROOMING Amaara Beauty Salon 2885 1538 | www.amaarabeautyhk.com Freeda’s 3580 0405 | www.freedashk.com Hidden Treasures 96873019 | www.greenveda.info Khoobsurat 2367 7742 La Bellezza Beauty Salon 2367 9497 | FB: La Bellezza Beauty Salon Little Things in Life www.ltilhk.com Leena Lempinen, Make-Up Artist 6273 8428 | www.leenalempinen.com Look’s Beauty Parlour 6425 1157 Madames Beauty Paradise 2838 5886 | madamesbeautyparadise.com Moonstruck Fragrance www.bemoonstruck.com Nashia Anthony Makeup Artist 6623 9076 | www.nashiaanthony.com Natasha Moor 9757 2608 | www.natashamoor.com Raj Ladies Beauty Parlour 2369 9082
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RIA International 9520 1502 | dollnov@yahoo.com Shabnam’s 2369 3378 Spa Beaute Par Zai 2524 1272 | www.spabpz.com Touch of Nature Soaps - 98489383 www.touchofnaturesoaps.com
BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING SERVICES Alchemy Consulting www.alchemyconsulting.asia Arun Nigam Associates 37522801 | www.arunnigam.com Bauhinia Solutions Limited - 6380 1248 www.bauhiniasolutions.com Buttar & Associates - Professional Corporate Advisory Services info@buttar.hk | 2312 0148 Career Architects 26200054 | www.calapac.com CCTV Camera Factory +86 139 024 80026 sales@macroplusintl.com Resource Consultants Accounting 3749 7847 | www.hkrc.biz InfoLink Technologies Computers GBaveja@infoLT.com Pinetree Accounting Services Ltd 3529 2328 | www.chromehk.com Print Plus Intl Ltd - Bulk emails & Marketing 2333 4421 | sales@printplus.com.hk Randstad Hong Kong Employment 2232 3408 | www.randstad.com.hk Richard Albuquerque & Co. 2544 4068 | www.rjacpahk.com Ria Exchange 3157 1523 www.riaexchange.com Sai Pak Inc (Packaging Manufacturer) 93279264 | www.saidaswani.com Stack Storage Limited 6388 4519 The Quick Word Company 64393658 | thequickwordcompany.com The Visas Office - HK Visas 9229 1057 | www.visasoffice.com Your Best Forward www.yourbestforward.com
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CATERING/RESTAURANTS 27 Kebab House Turkish Restaurant www.expressdoner.com Art-tastic Kitchen 27398681 Ashoka 2524 9623 Bindass Bar + Kitchen 2447 9998 / 2447 9992 Black Stump 2721 0202 Bombay Dreams 2971 0009 Brantos 2366 8161 Corner 90 2344 4898 | corner90.com Curry Leaf 8100 0911 | curryleafhk Curry Lounge 2960 0911 Curry Pot Stanley 2899 0911 Djiboutii 9449 0777 Ebeneezer’s Kebab 3622 3622 Gaylord Indian Restaurant 2376 1001 Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge 2353 0885 | honihonibar.com Greenlands 2893 0587 Gunga Din’s Club 2523 1726 Handi Punjabi Dhaba 2988 8674 Higher Taste (ISKON) 2739 6818 India Club 2388 9991 India Palace 23677489 India Today 2801 5959 Istanbul Express www.expressdoner.com Jashan 3105 5300
Jojo Mess 2987 0122 Khana Khazana 2520 5308 Koh-i-noor - Tai Koo Shing 2568 8757 Koh-i-noor - TST 2368 3065 La Sala 2598 1222 Legends of India 2367 0555 Masala 2581 9777 Mayfare mayfare.com.hk Meena Kishoo 2311 0516 Mine 2461 7888 Mint & Basil 2563 3388 Namaste Kitchen 2795 7555 Namo 2739 1133 New Sangeet 2367 5619 OTTO Lounge 2869 0399 PORT 21462222 RA 27213600 Rocksalt 2899 0818 Runway Bar and Restaurant 2827 9022 Saigon 2899 0999 Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant 2640 2123, 2643 9123 Saravanaa Bhavan 2736 1127 Sharmaji Indian Veggie Restaurant 2334 0133 Siamama 2187 3818 Saheb’s 2866 3123
Saigon 2899 0999 Shahjahan 2475 7422 Shalimar Restaurant 2368 4289 Spice Restaurant and Bar 2191 9880 Spice 8 2330 7950 Surya 2366 9903 Tamarind 2598 7222 Tandoor 2845 2262 Tandoori Nights 2971 0009 Ted’s Lookout 2520 0076 The Great Indian Kebab Factory 2810 7000 Three Monkeys 3151 7771 Woodlands 2369 3718 Zinc 28683448
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE American Chamber of Commerce 1904 Bank of America Tower 12 Harcourt Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2530-6900 Fax: (852)-2810-1289 E-mail: amcham@amcham.org.hk Website: www.amcham.org.hk TheArabChamberofCommerce&Industry 20/F,Central Tower, 28 Queens Road, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2159-9170 Fax: (852)-2159-9688 Email: info@arabcci.org , secretariat@arabcci.org Website: http://www.arabcci.org
Australian Chamber of Commerce Room 301-2 3/F Lucky Building 39 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2522-5054 Fax: (852)-2877-0860 Email: austcham@austcham.com.hk Austrian Chamber of Commerce GPO Box 8301 Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-3105-0152 Fax: (852)-3105-9925 Email: austrocham@austrocham.com Website: www.austrocham.com Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Unite 4, 1/F, Kodak House II 321 Java Road North Point, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-3115-7709 Fax: (852)-2866-3535 Email: info@blcchk.org Website: www.blcchk.org British Chamber of Commerce Room 1201 Emperor Group Centre 288 Hennessy Road Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2824-2211 Fax: (852)-2824-1333 Website: www.britcham.com California Association China & Hong Kong 25/F, Workington Tower, 78 Bonham Strand Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Website: http://california.org.hk/ Canadian Chamber of Commerce Suite 1301 Kinwick Center 32 Hollywood Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2110-8700 Fax: (852)-2110-8701 Website: www.cancham.org China . Hawaii Chamber of Commerce ® 253 Des Voeux Rd #1305, Central, HK Tel: (852)-8171-3118, (852)-9239-3999 Email: jwkc8168@yahoo.com ,
info@hkhcc.org , info@hkchcc.org Website: http://www.hkchcc.org Chinese Manufacturers Association CMA Building, 64-66 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: 2545 6166 Fax: 2541 4541 Email: info@cma.org.hk Website: http://www.cma.org.hk Danish Chamber of Commerce PO Box 6523, General Post Office, Central Hong Kong Tel: +852 2851 3007 Fax: +852 2850 6633 E-mail: dcc@dcc.hk Website: www.dcc.hk Dutch Chamber of Commerce Suite 5702 Cheung Kong Centre 2 Queen’s Road Central Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2815-2801 Fax: (852)-2815-2173 Email: info@dutchchamber.hk Website: www.dutchchamber.hk European Chamber of Commerce Room 1003, World-Wide House 19 Des Voeux Road Central, HK Tel: (852)-2511-5133 Fax: (852)-3656-7880 Email: info@eurocham.com.hk Website: www.eurocham.com.hk Finnish Chamber of Commerce, HK Unit 1506-8, 15/F Asia Orient Tower Unit 1010, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road,Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2121-1302 / 9071-6414 Fax: (852)-2525-0420 Email: info@finncham.com.hk Website: www.finncham.com.hk FrenchChamberofCommerce&Industry 21/F, On Hing Building 1 On Hing Terrace, Central Hong Kong Hong Kong Resource Guide 2017-18
Tel: (852) 2294 7721 Website: www.fccihk.com German Chamber of Commerce, HK German Industry and Commerce, Room 3601, Tower One, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, HK Tel: (852)-2526-5481 Fax: (852)-2810-6093 Email: info@hongkong.ahk.de Website: www.hongkong.ahk.de/en Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry 18/F, 68 Yee Wo Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2577-6129 Fax: (852)-2577-0525 Email: jpcham@hkjcci.com.hk Website: www.hkjcci.com.hk Indian Chamber of Commerce 2/F Hoseinee House 69 Wyndham Street Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2523-3877 Fax: (852)-2845-0300 Email: indcham@icchk.org.hk Website: www.icchk.org.hk International Chamber of Commerce - Hong Kong, China Business Council Unit 1201 Bank Centre 636 Nathan Road Mongkok, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2973-0006 Fax: (852)-2869-0360 Email: general@icchkcbc.org Website: www.icchkcbc.org Italian Chamber of Commerce 19/F, 168 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2521-8837 Fax: (852)-2537-4764 Email: icc@icc.org.hk Website: www.icc.org.hk Korean Chamber of Commerce 16th Floor, Yat Chau Building,
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262 Des Voeux Road Central HKTel: (852)-2544-1713 / 2544-2791 Fax: (852)-2851-0437 Website: www.kochamhk.org Nepal Chamber of Commerce 5/F., Flat D, Majestic House 80 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2721-2082 Fax: 2721-2084 Email: info@nepalchamber.com Website: www.nepalchamhk.com
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Room 2503, 25/F Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre 56 Gloucester Road Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2525-0349 Fax: (852)-2537-1843 Email: chamber@swedcham.com. hk, info@swedcham.com.hk Website: www.swedcham.com.hk
New Zealand Chamber of Commerce GPO Box 10153, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2536-4469 Fax: (852)-2810-9068 Email: exec.officer@nzcchk.com Website: www.nzcchk.com
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce Suite 6206-07 Central Plaza 18 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2524-0590 Fax: (852)-2522-6959 Email: admin@swisschamhk.org Website: www.swisschamhk.org
Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in HK Rooms 1510-1512, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2546-9881 Fax: (852)-3003-6506 Email: info@ncchk.org.hk Website: www.ncchk.org.hk
Taiwan Business Association (HK) Ltd. Room 701-2 Hang Seng Wanchai Building 200 Hennessy Road Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2802-2824 / 2845-0964 Fax: (852)-2583-9713 Email: taiwan@hktba.org.hk Website: www.hktba.org.hk
Singapore Chamber of Commerce Unit 702, 7th Floor, China Hong Kong Tower 8-12 Hennessy Road Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2838-3733 Fax: (852)-2838-3390 Email: scc@scchk.com.hk Website: www.scchk.com.hk
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce 4/F 24-25 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2525-6385 Fax: (852)-2845-2610 Email: cgcc@cgcc.org.hk Website: http://www.cgcc.org.hk
Spanish Official Chamber Of Commerce in Hong Kong 7/F Unit B-C, One Capital Place. 18 Luard Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2763-6236 Fax: (852)-2763-6279 info@spanish-chamber.com.hk www.spanish-chamber.com.hk
Federation of Hong Kong Industries 31/F, Billion Plaza, 8 Cheung Yue Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon Tel: (852)-2732-3188 Fax: (852)-2721-3494 Email: fhki@fhki.org.hk Website: www.industryhk.org Hong Kong Association of Banks Room 525, Prince’s Building Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852)-2521-1169/2521-1160 Fax: (852)-2868-5035 Email: info@hkab.org.hk Website: www.hkab.org.hk HongKongChineseEnterprisesAssociation Room 2104-6 Harbour Centre 25 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2827-2831 Fax: (852)-2827-2606 Email: info@hkcea.com Website: www.hkcea.com HongKongGeneralChamberofCommerce 22/F United Centre 95 Queensway Hong Kong Tel: (852)-2529-9229 Fax: (852)-2527-9843 Email: chamber@chamber.org.hk Website: www.chamber.org.hk
CHINA VISA APPLICATION INFORMATION 24 hour Recorded Visa Information 3413 2300 Live Answering Telephone: 3413 2424 (available at 10:0011:00am, 3:00-4:00pm on workdays) Email: fmcovisa_hk@mfa.gov.cn Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the P.R.China: www.fmprc.gov.cn 7/F, Lower Block, China Resources Building, No.26, Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Office Hours Monday to Friday - except Hong Kong public holidays 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00
COURIER SERVICES UBX/EZ Worldwide Express 2333 2241| www.ubxpress.com
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A&H Designs | +91 96957 44115 amitmirpuri78@gmail.com Ameilia New Delhi +91 98101 76969 leemir35@gmail.com Baysic Apparels 9731 7104 | baysicapp@gmail.com Bijal Jhaveri
Print Plus Intl Ltd | Deepa Nainani 2333 4421 | deepa@printplus.com.hk
6100 5661 | bijal@thecareerworks.com
Chique Couture 96438686 | chiquecouturehk@gmail.com Designs by Maria Farrukh 9536 0712 | mariafarrukh22@gmail.com Fashionation +91 97566 06841 fashionation007@gmail.com Fine n Rhine | Devi Harjani 2721 8166 | fnrhk@yahoo.com Izarre by Shilpa Khurana +912226350415skhurana71@yahoo.com Kaprice | Maple 25091133 | kaprice@biznetvigator.com Khushbu’s Collection 3485 0530 | www.khushbuscollection.com L&K Custom Bespoke Tailor 2369 7278 Libas Boutique +91 98922 34341 boutique.libas@gmail.com MitzyB Festive Boutique 9152 6355 | mitasha@mitzyb.com Party Sharty Clothing 6200 5934 | manish888@hotmail.com Radhika The Designer +91 99670 68507 rajanaprachidhawan@gmail.com Raja Fashions 2366 7624 | www.raja-fashions.com Rhea Bithar +91 9850126007 | rheabithar@gmail.com Ritu Mukherjee 6200 2317 | rheaahona@yahoo.com Rohhit Verma Haute Couture Pvt Ltd +91 97692 09589 www.rohhitverma.com S&S Designs 9839 1256 | saniaasnani@gmail.com Sarita Sadarangani 9222 6909 | sareeta@netvigator.com
ENTERTAINMENT Colours TV 6402 9344 Take Out Comedy 6220 4436 | www.takeoutcomedy.com Now TV 2363 1786 | www.adesiflava.com Zee TV | Zee Cinema www.zee.esselgroup.com
EMERGENCY SERVICES Hotline – 00852-2125-1111 inquiries from those who have developed flu-like symptoms after traveling to virus- affected areas. Police, Fire, Ambulance 999 Police Hotline 2527 7177 Department of Health 2961 8989 International Airport 2181 8888 Immigration Department 2824 6111 Tourism Board 2508 1234 Consumer Council 2929 2222 RTHK’s service hotline 2272 0000 Travel Industry Council of HK 2807 0707 Customs & Excise Department 2815 7711 Hong Kong Post 2921 2222 Hong Kong Observatory (Weather) 1878 200 Directory Enquiries 1081 International Services 10010 Hong Kong Resource Guide 2017-18
International Enquiries Service (Country Codes & World Time Inquiries) 10013
EVENT SERVICES Citrinez 90300687 | www.citrinez.com Elite Entertainment 6103 0413 | elite-entertainmment.com Jade Group Asia www.jadegroupasia.com Jayne Russell Photography 97578607 www.jaynerussellphotography.com KRC Creation | Events 9231 3181 kim99@hotmail.com Revel Events 9632 6640 | reveleventshk@gmail.com Sai Sajawat 9097 9962 | renusgh@netvigator.com Sum Digital Photography, Videography www.sumdigitalhk.com Vanille Fest Collections 9382 7305 | www.vanillefest.com
FASHION ACCESSORIES Aanya 6855 1390 | www.aanyashop.com Agile Seraph 6086 2911 | agileshk@hotmail.com Annie & Alex HK Ltd | 9418 1174 annieandalexhkltd@gmail.com Cedanca HK Limited 9017 7298 | www.quizasquizas.com Empire Silk Store 2366 4673 | bram@biznetvigator.com Globe Timepieces Ltd 2624 6311 | globetme@netvigator.com Jans Design 98030072 | www.jansdesign.com Jewelled Scarf Fiesta 2367 7861 | reshamd@gmail.com Kasido HK 9387 5180 | sheth.dharam@gmail.com Lavanya Collection 9547 1139 | w: lavanyacollection.com Monitas Exports Company 9771 0285 | neetachhabria@hotmail.com Not the Usual 6651 6676 | www.nottheusual.nu Hong Kong Resource Guide 2017-18
Ruby’s Diamante Collection 9683 3750 | ruby@smart-red.com Serenity Fair Italian Shoes 28863912 | FB: SerenityFairItalianShoes Sino European Luxury Group 2812 6202 | stephanie@sino-european.hk The Indian Collection | 9365 3142 michelle_kang@outlook.com
FASHION JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES Adrisya 66890757 shabnambhojwani@gmail.com Alluressories 3113 4219 | www.alluressories.com Cosar 6339 9749 | www.cosarhk.com Destination Wedding Jewelry 5617 8965 | www.dwj-jewelry.com Dream Stone Jewellery 6682 3649 | faisalukaye@hotmail.com Eternity Jewels 9888 3582 www.eternity-jewels.com Exquisite by Jo 9136 8174 | jskhemlani@hotmail.com JR (Passion for Jewelry) +662 3181909 jasmineruang@gmail.com JSK Exports 9634 6701 | prerna45@gmail.com Khushbu’s Collection 3485 0530 | www.khushbuscollection.com Love Light Intl Ltd 9545 3943 | www.flojewelries.com Niks & Tiks Collection 9541 5488 | hnbs7@hotmail.com Pooja Jeandani 97406484 | poojavijai@yahoo.co.in Ramchands 6102 5035 | www.ramchands.com Rika Shioya Boutique 5188 4346 | www.rikashioya.com She Designs +91 99677 85793 jewelsbysd@gmail.com
Sivah Fashion Limited 5226 2824 | www.sivahfashion.com Something Gorgeous by Devleena +66899249049|devleenasbkk@gmail.com Veniv 6685 8498 | www.veniv.com Vini’s Kreation by Bhavini 9497 0654 | hrbhavini@yahoo.com
HOSPITALS Adventist Hospital 3651 8888 Canossa Hospital 2522 2181 Caritas Precious Blood Hospital 2386 4281 Evangel Hospital 2711 5221 Hong Kong Adventist Hospital 2574 6211 Hong Kong Baptist Hospital 2339 8888 Hong Kong Central Hospital 2522 3141 Hong Kong Sanarotium & Hospital Ltd 2572 0211 Matilda International Hospital 2849 0111 Shatin Int’l Medical Centre Union Hospital 2608 3388 St Paul’s Hospital 2890 6008 St Teresa’s Hospital 2200 3434 Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital 2276 7622 The Anti Cancer Society Jockey Club Cancer Rehabilitation Centre 3921 3888 Union Hospital 2608 3388
HOUSEHOLD & HOME SERVICES Alo Concepts Interior Designing & Contracting | 51703704 info@aloconcepts.com Anisha Chawla +86 15521 110355 anisha.d.chawla@gmail.com Ankyra Home | 6255 8478 teoman.alemdar@ankyrahome.com Aquasana Hong Kong 6095 5222 | www.aquasana-hk.com Art Treasure 93116339 | www.artreasurehk.com Caya 9185 5955 | cayahongkong@gmail.com Chinese Whisper 6711 5740 | info@chinesewhisper.se
Grace Success Ltd - Household Exports (86) 18664614249 | www.graceltd.com Inter China Co Ltd | 9441 9745 leonardo@interchinatrade.com Kimaayra Kreations | 39904568 anshu16rijhwani@gmail.com Life Is For Excellence 6230 3488 | jansen.sin@l-i-f-e.com.hk Maven 6388 4398 | www.mavenhk.com Om Sai Handicrafts FB: OmSaiHandicrafts Planet Home 3956 3986 | www.bestdealshk.com Rashonal 5197 0996 | mirpuri2@netvigator.com Rouge Oranges 9403 0082 | paridhihk@gmail.com Saijuna 2555 9328 | info@saijuna.com Sai Sajawat 9097 9962 | renusgh@netvigator.com Sonali Creations 9726 9090 | jyotilund@fleetship.com The Pink Lotus 69943047 | thepinklotus.hk@gmail.com Vinayak Impex Ltd 2742 3336 | sonia@vilhk.com Westwing Appliances Ltd 2406 8663 | www.westwing.com.hk Xpert designs household items 9375255143 | Xpertdesigns.in Xquisites by H&S 9773 4040 | simranmirpuri@gmail.com
INDIAN GROCERIES Datacom Commercial Services 2984 1566 | datacomhk@gmail.com Greens Online Supermarket 3621 0480 Indian Grocery Store 90431532 Indian Provision Store Hong Kong 2891 8324 Indian Provision Store Kowloon 2891 8104 India Super Market 2311 5732 Indian Store 2187 2463
JLM Industries China Indian Grocery 2330 3032 indiangroceryhunghom@gmail.com Kiran Trading Co 2723 6781 Maharaja’s Indian Emporium 2756 5611 New Delhi Store 2369 3038 Ranisons 2367 3754 Shop Easy Superstore 24888402 | shopeasyss.com Spice Store 29442336 | spicestore.hk
JEWELLERS Argus International 2334 9622 | www.braziliancrystal.com Areto Bijoux 2404 9996 | www.aretabijoux.com Ashley Jade & Jewellery 2781 4028 ashleyjadejewellery@yahoo.com.hk Chakra by Piya 2521 3488 | www.chakrabypiya.com Didi’s Jewellery Ltd 3114 7111 Global Links 2369 7325 | globallinkshk@gmail.com House of Jewels 2722 4443 | www.houseofjewel.com Joaillerie By VK 6088 2380 | www.joailleriebyvk.com Karat Art 6176 9249 | www.karat-art.com KARP Jewellery Mfg HK Ltd 2369 3000 | karpjewhk@karpgroup.com La Perle De Orient Ltd 2139 3101 | sandhyapc84@yahoo.com L’Dezen Jewellery 2180 7346 | www.ldezen.com Luna Piena 27221228 | www.ove-lunapiena.com M & R Jewellers Ltd 2521 4388 Magnifique Luxury 27217907 | www.magnifiqueluxury.com Marina Malison | 9447 4784 www.marinamalison.com
Myra Diamond Jewellery +66 860002478 | myragulwani@gmail.com Nina Fashions & Jewellers 2992 0433|david@newhk.imsbiz.com.hk Onzton Jewellery Ltd 26121608 | kent@get_asia.com Sadivas 2366 1818 | kavita@rynestone.hk Sai Gems 2366 1687 Shloka Jewels 9634 6701 | www.shlokajewels.com Sophie Creations Ltd 95009090 | www.sophiehk.com Special Touch 6193 1330 | www.specialtouch.com.hk R S Jewellery Ltd 2366 1405 | www.rsjewellers.com Tai Tai Folies Mags Payet | 9137 6000 www.taitaifolies.com The Dressing Stone 98878545 | ashni889@gmail.com Temptations 2722 0268 Unirich Jewellery Group 2376 2007 | www.unirichgroup.com VSK Jewelry 2364 9985 | www.vskjewelry.com Zaha et Cetera Jewelry 9191 3406 | www.zahaetcetera.com
LIFESTYLE Ali G. Photography 61100569 | aligstudios.com Anjali Mukhi 9171 6955 | anjalishealing@gmail.com Art Cinnamon| 9414 2226 www.artcinnamon.com Auspicious Times Limited 9835 8074 | www.auspicioustimes.com Book Wise 5180 2359 | www.bookwise.com.hk Cake-A-Holic 6807 9436 | cakeaholic_hk@yahoo.com Casa Vinho HK Portuguese Wine 6295 7727 | www.casavinhohk.com Choco by Manisha - 6277 2063 manishagangwani321@gmail.com
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Cineworld www.cineworldhk.com Daily Deals 6227 1360 | www.dailydeals.hk Delegant 6624 1718 | www.delegant.eu Dram Good Stuff Whisky Shoppe 9753 8446 www.dramgoodstuff.com East West Spirits Ltd. 23695699 | ews.com.hk Expat Living www.expatliving.com Frangipani | 34649094 frangipani-kids@myshopify.com Golden Elements Feng Shui www.golden-elements.com Gourmet House 2898 2220 www.gourmethouse.com.hk Green Cosmo Lifestyle kids products 23720972 | FB: GreenCosmo HK Liquor Store www.hkliquorstore.com House of Wines 93396322 | info@houseoffinewines.com I Come Italy Ltd 34991582 | info@icomeitaly.com Imagine Station Ltd 6229 8743 | info@imaginestation.com.hk Itaste Organic Delicacies 6109 3651 | info@ariha.it K Crystals And Gifts Company Ltd 96335802 | kcrystalgifts.com.hk Kingsbrook Limited 9751 3462 www.veggie-deli.com Kutz & Kolorz by Sia Heera 9460 7371 | siaheera@hotmail.com Lapse Of Time HK 64703786 | www.thisis.hk Little Steps www.littlestepsasia.com Liquidz 66811349 | www.liquidz.com.hk Little India Directory
Morning Star Co | 3426 9286 www.morningstarhk.net NS Creations | 90531550 dipika_kirpalani@hotmail.com NTN GROUP LTD 24056788 | ntn@ntngroup.net Peace Within Foundation 2739 8681 | renusgh@netvigator.com PIL L ARIWINE Wine and Sake 2851 7818 | www.pillariwine.com Prakash Pandya Astrologer +91 98190 22363 | 9187 8796 Pure Potential - Training & consultancy www.purepotentialworldwide.com Renaud Lifestyle Products Ltd 9362 9212 | www.renaud.hk Secret Ingredient 9134 1181 | www.secretingredient.com.hk Sing Your Name Ltd 9862 3241 | www.singyourname.com.hk Sugar & Spice 9759 3463 sugarnspice1204@gmail.com Super Rich Foods
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UBX/EZ Worldwide Express 2333 2241| www.ubxpress.com Union Logistics HK Ltd 2419 9262 | info@unionlogisticshk.com
Livington Enterprises Limited 62226361 | rapeeliving.com.hk Malt Masters www.maltmastershk.com Mind Radiance 6695 2747 www.mindradiance.com
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6076 0350 | superrichfoods@gmail.com
Thakrals Electronics 2245 7722 | www.thakral.com.hk Top Wines Cellar 2522 4804 | www.topwinescellar.com Total Solution Group Limited 63312309|annawong@totalgroups.com Venture Studios (HK) Ltd. 25353208 | venturephotography.com.hk Veritas Wine 9757 3557 | www.veritas-wine.com Wine Rack 24339929 | www.winerack.com.hk Wines Link Limited 6170 8788 | www.hkiwine.com Zavva | 2168 0862 www.zavvashots.com
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MEDICAL SERVICES Alice Yuen - Physiotherapist & Acupuncture |alivewellness.hk Astra Logics, Inc. Biotechnology www.astralogics.com Bayside Dental Discovery Bay, HK 2987 0855 | www.baysidedentalhk.com Bayside Dental Tung Chung 2185 6550 | www.baysidedentaltc.com BEST First Aid Medical Services 9239 8369 | bestfirstaidhk.com BodyTalk Hong Kong 66835755 | bodytalksystem.com.hk David Braga Dentistry Central 2525 5666 | davidbragadentistry.com
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A Guide to No.
School Name
District
Area
School Level
Curriculum
Annual Fees
US
Pre-school: $78,960 - $117,600 Primary $117,600 - $132,400 Secondary $132,400 - $145,320
1
American International School
KLN
Kowloon City
K P S
2
American School Hong Kong
NT
Tai Po
K P S
US IBDP
Kindergarten: $141,500, Pri: $163,500 - $174,000 Secondary: $182,000
3
Anfield School
NT
Shatin
K P
EYFS
Primary: $117,000
4
Australian International School
KLN
Kowloon City
K P S
Australian National Curriculum / IBDP
Reception: $95,100 Primary: $136,700 Secondary: $157,800 - $204,800
5
Beacon Hill School (ESF)
KLN
Kowloon City
P
IBPYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
6
Bradbury School (ESF)
HK
Central
P
IBPYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP, OSSD
Pre Recep and Recepn (half day): $103,500 Primary: $140,800 - $142,300 Secondary: $164,000- $187,100
7
Canadian International School
HK
Southern
K P S
8
Carmel School of Hong Kong (Pre-school & Elementary) / Elsa High School
HK
Central & Western
K P S
9
Chinese Academy Primary School
HK
Causeway Bay
10
Chinese International School
HK
11
Christian Alliance International School
12
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP
Pre-school: $89,300 Primary: $143,900 Secondary: $143,900 - $168,500
Own
Primary:$112,000
Eastern
P K P S
Own, IBMYP, IBDP
Reception: $145,800 , Pri: $193,200 Secondary: $228,000 -$231,300
KLN
Sham Shui Po
P S
Canadian (Alberta) AP
$95.800 - $152,300
Clearwater Bay School (ESF)
NT
Sai Kung
P
IB PYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
13
Creative Secondary School
NT
Sai Kung
S
HKDSE, IBMYP, IBDP
$72,200 - $170,340 *
14
Dalton School Hong Kong (DSHK)
KLN
Kowloon West
P
The Dalton Plan
Primary: $181,500
15
Delia School of Canada
HK
Eastern
P S
Ontario / Alberta
Pri: $105,000 - $110,000; Sec: $110,000 - $120,000
IPC, EYFS, IGCSE, AS/A Level
Pre-school: $101,700 Primary: $110,200 Secondary: $146,400 - $175,000
16
Discovery Bay International School
NT
Discovery Bay
K P S
17
Discovery College
NT
Discovery Bay
P S
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP
Primary: $115,600 Secondary: $154,600 - $156,300 *
18
Discovery Mind Primary School
NT
Discovery Mind Primary School (DMPS) - DB
P
IPC
Primary: $93,713
19
Forest House Waldorf School
NT
Sai Kung
P
Waldorf
$115,000 *
French National Curriculum, EYFS, IGCSE, IBDP
Kindergarten: $100,288 - $114,242 Primary: $96,589 - $114,242 Secondary: $111,994 - $184,038
UK, German, IBDP
Kindergarten: $142,210 Primary: $147,070 Secondary: $177,400- $187,540
IB PYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
UK (EYFS, IGCSE, A-Levels)
Pre-school: $145,557 Secondary: $190,380 - $306,143
20
French International School of Hong Kong
HK, KLN,NT
Eastern
K P S
21
German Swiss International School
HK
Central & Western
K P S
22
Glenealy School, (ESF)
HK
Central & Western
23
Harrow International School Hong Kong
NT
Tuen Mun
24
Hong Kong Academy
NT
Sai Kung
P K P S K P S
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP
Pre-school: $146,600 Primary: $179,700 Secondary: $197,900 - $214,600
Sai Kung
K P S
IPC, Hong Kong, American electives
Pre-school: $89,000 Primary: $89,0000 Secondary: $106,000
US
Kindergarten:$120,000 - $182,100 Primary: $182,100 Secondary: $187,400 - $209,700
25
Hong Kong Adventist Academy
NT
26
Hong Kong International School
HK
Southern
K P S
27
Independent Schools Foundation Academy (ISF)
HK
Southern
K P S
IEYC, Own, IBMYP, IBDP
Pre-school: $108,746 Primary: :$177,410 Secondary: $206,120 - $224,070
US
Kindergarten: $64,100 Primary: $114,500 Secondary: $151,800 - $155,600
IBPYP, IGCSE, IBDP, Forest
Pre-school: $67,000 - $119,300 Primary: $119,300 Secondary: $154,100 - $171,200
28
International Christian School
NT
Shatin
K P S
29
International College Hong Kong
NT
North
K P S
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Hong Kong Schools Capital Levy p.a.
Debenture
Application Assessment Year Fee Fee Founded
First child: $12,000 Second child: $8,000 For each additional child: $6,000
N/A
$1,500
NA
1986
$20,000 (if not covered by a debenture)
Individual Debenture: $600,000 (non-transferable and non-interest bearing, depreciating over 7 years) Corporate Debenture: 3M. Transferable (15 year validity)
$2,000
N/A
2016
N/A
N/A
$800 $1,000
NA
1999
$19,400 (if not covered by debenture)
Mandatory: $100,000 (depreciating) Optional: $3M (non-refundable; non-transferable)
$1,500
$500
1995
One off payment / Year entry dependent Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000 Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1967
One off payment / Year entry dependent Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1975
$32, 000 (if not covered by a debenture)
Yes (unavailable at present)
$2,350
$1,650
1991
NA
NA
$1,000 $1,500
NA
1991
$36,000
NA
TBC
$800
2017
$17,500 (if not covered by PNR)
Personal Nomination Rights: $75,000 (depreciates over 7 years)
$2,000
$2,000
1983
NA
$450,000 (first child), $405,00 (second child), $382,500 (third child), subsequent ICNs 5% discount on on the last ICN purchase
$1,000
$1,000
1992
One off payment / year entry dependent: Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1980
NA
N/A
$50
NA
2006
$30,000
Corporate Capital Note (CCN) or Individual Capital Note (ICN) - to be advised by the School
NA
NA
2017
NA
N/A
$1,000
NA
1986
One off payment: $50,000 (first & second child) $40,000 (third & subsequent children)
Premium School Development Levy (PSDL) must be paid for a child to ‘fast track’ entry to DBIS Early Year or Primary School before a child is offered a place at DBIS. One off payment: $450,000 per child
$1,500
$67,100 (if not covered by INR)
Nomination Right (Non-refundable,optional) - $400,000
$1,200
NA
2007
NA
N/A
$500
NA
2012
NA
N/A
NA
NA
2016 1963/64
1983
NA
(Refundable & Transferable) Personal: $90,000, Company: $250,000
$2,800
$ 500 $1,000
NA
Standard Debenture (Refundable)Value: $500,000 Development Debenture (Non-Refundable) Value: $432,250
$3,700
$4,300
1969
One off payment / Yr entry dependent: Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000, Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000
$2,000
NA
1959
$60,000 (if not covered by a capital certificate)
Individual Capital Certificate: $5M Corporate Capital Certificate: $5M
$1,500
NA
2012
$26,000 (if not covered by a debenture)
Mandatory: $570,000
$3,000
NA
2000
NA
N/A
$300
NA
2011
$8,500 - $17,000
$2,000,000 (currently fully subscribed)
$2,000
$800
1966
Capital Note: $6.5M (refundable; unavailable). Individual Debenture: First child: $250,000, Second child: $180,000 Third child: $140,000, No debenture is required for additional children beyond third child
$1,000
NA
Academy 2003, Pre-school 2015
General capital Levy: $200,000 (one off); $100,000 - refundable Annual Capital Levy: $45,000 (first year), $30,000 (second year on)
NA
Corporate debentures available from the school
$1,000 $1,500
NA
1991
$12,000
Primary: $65,000 per child (non-refundable and non-transferable) Secondary: $100,000 )non-refundable - payable in 3 installments)
$2,000 $2,205
$800
1984
Continued... While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information neither Top Schools (HK) Plus Group International Limited accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors and omissions.
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A Guide to No.
School Name
District
Area
School Level
Curriculum
Annual Fees
30
Island Christian Academy
HK
Central & Western
P
IPC, IMYC
Primary: $111,000
31
Island School, English Schools Foundation
HK
Central & Western
S
IGCSE, IBDP, BTEC
Secondary: $122,900 - $129,100*
32
Japanese International School
NT
Tai Po
P
IBPYP
Primary: $104,220
33
Jockey Club Sarah Roe School, English Schools Foundation
KLN
Kowloon City
P S
Own, ASDAN
Primary: $89,200 - $106,500 * Secondary: $122,900 - $129,100*
34
Kellett School
KLN
Kowloon Bay
K P S
UK (EYFS, IGCSE, A-Levels)
Primary: $157,300 Secondary: $195,400 - $201,200*
35
Kennedy School, English Schools Foundation
HK
Southern
P
IBPYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
36
King George V School, English Schools Foundation
KLN
Kowloon City
S
IBMYP,IGCSE, IBDP, BTEC
Secondary: $122,900 - $129,100*
Kowloon City
K P
IBPYP
Pre-school: $48,000 - $89,000 Primary: $120,000 - $134,000
P S
UK (IGCSE, A-Levels), Cambridge International Primary Programme, Korean
Primary: $77,400 - $97,900 Secondary: $109,000
IBPYP
Primary: $89,200 - $106,500 *
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP
Primary: $160,000 Secondary: $182,000, Yrs 10 - 12 (NA)
37
Kingston International School
KLN
38
Korean International School
HK
Eastern
39
Kowloon Junior School, English Schools Foundation
KLN
Kowloon City
40
Malvern College Hong Kong
NT
Tai Po
P P S
Tuen Mun
K P S
EYFS
Pre-school $95,700 - $162,250 Primary: $155,000 - $175,000*
Kwun Tong
K P S
EYFS, IGCSE, IBDP
Pre-school: $75,000 - $150,320 Primary: $150,325 Secondary: $167,685
41
42
Mount Kelly School Hong Kong Nord Anglia International School and Preschool Hong Kong
KLN, NT
KLN, HK, NT
43
Norwegian International School
NT
Tai Po
K P
IEYC, IPC
Pre-school: $59,250 Primary: $95,500
44
Peak School, English Schools Foundation
HK
Central & Western
P
IBPYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
45
Quarry Bay School, English Schools Foundation
HK
Eastern
P
IBPYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
46
Renaissance College, English Schools Foundation
NT
Shatin
P S
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP
Primary: $111,500 Secondary: $149,300 - $151,000
47
Rosebud Primary School
NT
Tsuen Wan
P
Hong Kong, IPC
Primary: $68,000
48
Sha Tin College, English Schools Foundation
NT
Shatin
S
IBMYP, IGCSE, IBDP, IBCP
Secondary: $122,900 - $129,100*
49
Sha Tin Junior School, English Schools Foundation
NT
Shatin
P
IBPYP
$89,200 - $106,500 *
50
Shrewsbury International School
NT
Tseung Kwan O
P
EYFS
Pre-school: $137,000- $147,000 Primary: $169,000 *
Singapore, IGCSE, IBDP
Pre-school: $77,248, Priy: $118,000 Sec: $146,000, IB Diploma: $176,000 *
51
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)
HK
Southern
K P S
52
South Island School, English Schools Foundation
HK
Southern
S
IGCSE, BTEC, IBDP, IBCP
Secondary: $122,900 - $129,100*
Ho Man Tin
P S
AERO (American Education Reaches Out) and US Common Core. IBDP
Primary: $165,900 Secondary: $182,100
Central & Western
K P S
US (adapted)
Pri: $158,000 - $171,000 Secondary: $171,000 -$179,000
Montessori
Preschool: $108,000, Pri: $155,500,
53
54
Stamford American School
The Harbour School
KLN
HK
55
The International Montessori School
HK
Southern
56
Think International School
KLN, NT
Kowloon City
K P K P S
IBPYP, Cambridge, IBDP
Pri-sch: $71,000 - $108,000, Pri: $99,000 - $107,000, Sec: $182,100
IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP
Pri: $123,400 - $140,600, Sec: $142,600 - $178,200 *
57
Victoria Shanghai Academy
HK
Southern
P S
58
West Island School, English Schools Foundation
HK
Southern
S
IGCSE, IBDP, BTEC
Secondary: $122,900 - $129,100*
Kowloon City
K P S
Own, IGCSE, IBDP, Pre-IB
Pre-school: $64,614 - $183,425 Primary: $$197,220 Secondary: $192,540
59
Yew Chung International School
KLN
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Hong Kong Schools Capital Levy p.a.
Debenture
Application Assessment Year Fee Fee Founded
$12,650
NA
$2,000
NA
2012
Payable once only dependent on year entry: Yr 7: $26,000, Yr 8: 22,300, Yr 9:18,600, Yr 10: 14,900 Yr 11:11,200, Yr 12: 7,500, Yr 13: $3,800
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000
$2,000
NA
1967
$15,200
N/A
$600
NA
1997
$2,000
NA
1986
Payable once only dependent on year entry: Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000, Yr 7: $26,000, Yr 8: 22,300 Yr 9:18,600, Yr 10: 14,900, Yr 11:11,200, Yr 12: 7,500 Yr 13: $3,800
NA
(Optional) Foundation Cert , Foundation Sibling Debenture, Depreciating Corp Debenture, Mandatory: Depreciating Individual Debenture
$2000 $2500
$500
1976
One off payment / Year entry dependent Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000
$2,000
NA
1961
Payable once only dependent on year entry: Yr 7: $26,000, Yr 8: 22,300, Yr 9:18,600, Yr 10: 14,900 Yr 11:11,200, Yr 12: 7,500, Yr 13: $3,800
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1902
New to Kingston International School (KIS) - Year 1 to Year 3 / Kindergarten Graduates who enter Year 1 at KIS: $100,000; New to Kingston International School (KIS) - Year 4 to Year 6: $50,000
NA
$500
$1,500
2001
NA
NA
$1,000
$1,000
1988
One off payment / Year entry dependent Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1902
$38,000
Corporate Nomination Right: $3.5M
$3,000
NA
2018
$50,000
$1.92M (refundable)
$1,500
NA
2017/2018
$50,000 - $100,000 (one off payment)
NA
$1,500 $3000
NA
2014
$6,200 - $12,400
NA
$900
NA
1984
One off payment / year entry dependent: Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1911
One off payment / year entry dependent: Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000 (optional)
$2,000
NA
1926
One off payment / year entry dependent: Yr 1:$50,000, Yr 2:$45,800, Yr 3:$41,700, Yr 4:$37,500 Yr 5:$33,300, Yr 6:$29,200, Yr 7:$25,000, Yr 8:$ 20,800 Yr 9: $16,700, Yr 10: $12,500, Yr 11: $8,300, Yr 12: $4,200
Nomination Right - $400,000 (optional)
$1,200
NA
2006
General Levy: $7000, Annual: $8,000
NA
$300
NA
2004
Payable once only dependent on year entry: Yr 7: $26,000, Yr 8: 22,300, Yr 9:18,600, Yr 10: 14,900 Yr 11:11,200, Yr 12: 7,500, Yr 13: $3,800
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000
$2,000
NA
1982
One off payment / Year entry dependent Yr 1:$38,000, Yr 2:$36,000, ,Yr 3:$34,000, Yr 4:$32,000 Yr 5:$30,000, Yr 6:$28,000
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000
$2,000
NA
1988
$45,000
Standarrd Capital Certificate: $200,000 Premium Capital Certificate: $300,000
$2,800
NA
2018
HK$80,000 (one-time payment for corporsate debenture holders); HK$10,000 (annual payment for personal debenture holders)
Personal: $200,000 Corporate: $500,000 Singapore Passport holders: $120,000 (personal debenture)
$3,000
NA
1991
Payable once only dependent on year entry: Yr 7: $26,000, Yr 8: 22,300, Yr 9:18,600, Yr 10: 14,900 Yr 11:11,200, Yr 12: 7,500, Yr 13: $3,800
Individual Nomination Rights: $500,000
$2,000
NA
1977
Option A: $120,000 (one off payment) Option B: $30,000 (annual)
Individual: $500,000, Standard Corporate: $2,000,000 (1 x child), Standarrd plus Corporate: $3,000,000 (2 x children) Platinum Corporate: $5,000,000 (4 x children)
$3,000
NA
2017
$25,000 (if not covered by a debenture)
Family debenture: $400,000
$2,500
NA
2007
NA
Personal Nomination Right: $75,000 Debenture: $100,000
$2,000
NA
2002
NA
$200,000 (furst child), $180,000 (second child), No charge for third and subsequent children
$40 - 1,500
NA
1994
$60,000 (one off)
Individual: $2.3M (unavailable), Corporate: $3.5M
$1,000
NA
2004
Payable once only dependent on year entry: Yr 7: $26,000, Yr 8: 22,300, Yr 9:18,600, Yr 10: 14,900 Yr 11:11,200, Yr 12: 7,500, Yr 13: $3,800
Nomination rights $500,000
$2,000
NA
1991
NA
Mandatory (refundable):: Pri: 1st Child: $350,00, 2nd Child: $175,000 +3rd child and onward: $87,500; Sec: 1st Child: $470,00, 2nd Child: $235,000, 3rd child and onward: $117,500
$1,000 (Pri & Sec)
NA
1932
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