Hong Kong Policy Address 2024

What Expats Should Know about the 2024 Policy Address

Chief Executive John Lee’s 2024 Policy Address outlined various actions Hong Kong’s residents could expect from its government in the year to come. For expats, certain reforms might catch your attention including talent admission, healthcare, housing, and elderly and childcare. In this Pacific Prime Hong Kong article, we will unpack Hong Kong’s vision for the …

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Hong Kong Policy Address 2024

What Expats Should Know about the 2024 Policy Address

Chief Executive John Lee’s 2024 Policy Address outlined various actions Hong Kong’s residents could expect from its government in the year to come. For expats, certain reforms might catch your attention including talent admission, healthcare, housing, and elderly and childcare. In this Pacific Prime Hong Kong article, we will unpack Hong Kong’s vision for the …

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Group Medical Insurance in Hong Kong: Startups, SMEs & MNCs

Group Medical Insurance in Hong Kong: Startups, SMEs & MNCs

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape in Hong Kong, talent attraction and retention have become one of the top priorities for businesses, no matter startups, SMEs, or MNCs. As such, many employers have chosen to offer group medical insurance to take care of them and keep them in business. The two types of insurance policies for …

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Top 5 Best Trail Running Routes in Hong Kong

Known for its bustling urban landscape, Hong Kong also boasts some of Asia’s most spectacular trail-running routes. The top destinations for trail runners include the Hong Kong Trail, Lantau Trail, MacLehose Trail, and Wilson Trail, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking views. Want to give yourself a go at trail running but don’t know where …

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Hong Kong Policy Address 2024

What Expats Should Know about the 2024 Policy Address

Chief Executive John Lee’s 2024 Policy Address outlined various actions Hong Kong’s residents could expect from its government in the year to come. For expats, certain reforms might catch your attention including talent admission, healthcare, housing, and elderly and childcare. In this Pacific Prime Hong Kong article, we will unpack Hong Kong’s vision for the …

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The WHO Declares Mpox as a Global Health Emergency

Also known as Monkeypox (mpox), the mpox outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 450 people during an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO later declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a global health emergency, raising alarm bells internationally. This Pacific Prime Hong Kong article will delve into the …

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visit China

Essential Tips If You Are Visiting China for the First Time

Embarking on your first journey to China can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience. As one of the world’s oldest civilizations with a rich tapestry of culture, history, and modernity, China offers a unique blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology. Understanding the essentials of traveling in China can significantly enhance your experience. In this …

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Group Medical Insurance in Hong Kong: Startups, SMEs & MNCs

Group Medical Insurance in Hong Kong: Startups, SMEs & MNCs

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape in Hong Kong, talent attraction and retention have become one of the top priorities for businesses, no matter startups, SMEs, or MNCs. As such, many employers have chosen to offer group medical insurance to take care of them and keep them in business. The two types of insurance policies for …

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mental wellbeing hong kong

The 5 Key Concerns of the Hong Kong Workforce

The world continues to shift and adapt to the ongoing challenges, influencing the way we live, interact, and work with one another. While this is expected to continue in the coming years, businesses are offered the opportunity to take the necessary actions to better align and unite their workforce.  According to a PwC survey conducted …

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5 steps that can help protect your business income

You are not alone if you are a small business owner struggling to keep your finances in check or worried about a business emergency. Unexpected events can sabotage your efforts – and you would be surprised to know that these events happen more often than you think. That being said, about 25 percent of businesses …

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Health Risk for Children in Hong Kong

Health Risks for Children in Hong Kong

Prosperity and modern lifestyle have brought down many illnesses in Hong Kong through immunizations. However, increased industrialization of our modern life also led to a plethora of health problems for children including child obesity, respiratory problems, and mental health issues. Is your child protected against common health risks in Hong Kong? In this article, we …

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family

How Much Does a Family Health Insurance Plan Cost?

Moving to Hong Kong with your family? You’ll be disappointed to find out that health insurance premiums in this special administrative region (SAR) are notoriously high. With the average cost of international family health insurance premiums at USD $22,067 (HKD $172,744). Despite this, getting health insurance is something you should consider as private healthcare services …

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travel trends

5 major travel trends for 2023 besides revenge travel

Taking revenge isn’t a concept that normally conjures up images of smiling faces or happy sharing among friends. Then again, 2023 is not your average year in Hong Kong – it is the first full year since 2019 when people can take foreign trips like they used to (for the most part), and understandably, revenge …

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Top 5 Best Trail Running Routes in Hong Kong

Known for its bustling urban landscape, Hong Kong also boasts some of Asia’s most spectacular trail-running routes. The top destinations for trail runners include the Hong Kong Trail, Lantau Trail, MacLehose Trail, and Wilson Trail, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking views. Want to give yourself a go at trail running but don’t know where …

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Health Risk for Children in Hong Kong

Health Risks for Children in Hong Kong

Prosperity and modern lifestyle have brought down many illnesses in Hong Kong through immunizations. However, increased industrialization of our modern life also led to a plethora of health problems for children including child obesity, respiratory problems, and mental health issues. Is your child protected against common health risks in Hong Kong? In this article, we …

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Know Your Eligibility: Hong Kong’s Free Influenza Vaccination

On Thursday, September 19th, the Center for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that the 2024/2025 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programmes, which consist of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach Programme and the Residential Care Home Vaccination Programme (RVP), will begin this Thursday, September 26th. This Pacific Prime Hong Kong article will …

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Group Medical Insurance in Hong Kong: Startups, SMEs & MNCs

Group Medical Insurance in Hong Kong: Startups, SMEs & MNCs

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape in Hong Kong, talent attraction and retention have become one of the top priorities for businesses, no matter startups, SMEs, or MNCs. As such, many employers have chosen to offer group medical insurance to take care of them and keep them in business. The two types of insurance policies for …

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vision care

How Vision Care Benefits Both Employers and Employees

Studies have indicated that vision care can identify conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which offers employees a variety of advantages. For employers, vision care can be a powerful incentive to boost employee engagement and retention. Interested in learning more about the benefits of vision care? In this article, we will …

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How to Create a Culture That Embraces Failure and Turns Setbacks into Success

Failure is a natural part of learning that can help us develop and improve over time, but some employees see failure as nothing short of a hindrance to their productivity. Fortunately, failure doesn’t have to always be a bad thing and companies can instead shift from avoiding to embracing failure. That’s right, companies can instead …

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