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Status :
Once a British
territory, now a Special Administrative Region
of China, Hong Kong enjoys autonomy in its affairs,
including trade, business and the economy.
Population :
6.8 million,
98% of whom are Chinese residents. English is
widely spoken.
Accommodation :
Hong Kong's 88
world-class hotels with their 34,000 rooms are
conveniently located for business people. You
can reliably expect:
- quality service
- deluxe accommodation
- the lowest
rates in the decade
Office Hours :
Including Government
offices, are generally 9 am to 5 pm, Mondays
to Fridays, and 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays. Most
international firms are closed Saturdays.
Banking Hours :
9 am - 4:30 pm
Mondays to Fridays, 9 am -12 noon Saturdays.
Currency :
The freely convertible
Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar
(HK$7.80 to US$1); but check around for the
best exchange deal.
Service Charge
:
Restaurants and
hotels 10%, Government hotel tax 3%.
Electricity :
220 V, 50Hz.
Communications:
Advanced international
telecommunications are widely available. Local
telephone calls are free from business and residential
lines and very cheap from street-side and in-store
call boxes.
Weights and Measures :
Hong Kong uses
the metric system.
Transport :
The ultra-modern Hong Kong International Airport,
which opened in July 1998, includes the US$1.3
billion passenger terminal building, the world's
largest, with rapid transport to Hong Kong Station
in Central at HK$100, 23-minute ride by the
Airport Express train. Tickets for the Airport
Express are on sale at the HKCEC's Information
Counters.
Airport tax
is HK$50.
*Complimentary
Service for HKCEC Airport Express Passengers
The HKCEC Airport Express Passengers can now
enjoy an added privilege --- a free airport
express shuttle bus from HKCEC to the Hong Kong
Station. The bus stop is located at the HKCEC's
Harbour Road Entrance.
An efficient
public transport road, rail and ferry network
handles over 10 million passenger trips each
day. Plenty of choices - very affordable fares.
Visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board for more information.
Visit
the Brand Hong Kong for information.
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