Explain of how the Linked Exchange Rate System works in Hong Kong. A Linked Exchange Rate systems function is to keep a currency stabile to another. In this manner‚ the HK Dollar has been linked to US Dollar at the rate of 7.8 HKD to 1 USD‚ since 1983. In order to maintain this exchange rate‚ any change in the monetary base is fully backed by a corresponding change in the respective currency at this exchange rate. Most banknotes in HK are issued by three note-issuing banks. So for example
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Research on repositioning of the Hong Kong Ocean Park Corporation – Revised Graduation Proposal ofto 50346885 Research on repositioning of the Hong Kong Ocean Park Corporation Revised Graduation Proposal School of Creative Media‚ City University of Hong Kong Student Name: Student No.: Principal Advisor: Second Advisor: Date: To‚ On Fun 50346885 Mr. Philip Lee Miss Jacqueline Liu 31 October‚ 2003. 1 Research on repositioning of the Hong Kong Ocean Park Corporation – Revised Graduation
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Following Sorrita’s illustration on IDWs’ enjoying nightlife in Hong Kong‚ Susanti provides similar observation. Some IDWs‚ indeed‚ are the regular pubs visitors. Susanti gives example of an IDWs named Lasmini who engages in this particular life style simply because of her circle. Two consecutive days‚ she went with Made and friends visiting discotheque days and nights. She went back to consume alcoholic drink and ecstasy. “I have no place to sleep. Therefore‚ every time I left discotheque in the
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Shouldn’t same sex marriage be legalised in Hong Kong? Outline Introduction Significance Arguments Conclusion 1. Introduction Introduction:Background Information Gay marriage around the world The Economist‚19 Nov Introduction:Background Information News: Overseas Sky Post‚ 26 Mar Introduction-Definition MARRIAGE A publicly acknowledged and supported union between a man and a woman Is recognized by law: Creates rights and obligations
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Online shopping among Hong Kong people Introduction: Online shopping is a trend in the world in recent year because of the development of rapid digital era‚ such as smart phones‚ easy checkout systems‚ secure system and so on. Online shopping become plays an important role in electronic commerce. According to UCLA Center for Communication Policy (2001)‚ online shopping has become the third most popular Internet activity‚ immediately following e-mail using/instant messaging and web browsing
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Violence gangs and triad society Introduction Violence committed by young people is one of the most visible forms of violence. The ratio of youth is the largest in offending crime of violence‚ the reason is the involvement of triad society’s activities. (車焯堅‚2000) Local scholars have pointed out that‚ all youth gangs is related to triad society‚ the member of youth gangs identify with the subculture of triad society‚ it is easy to involve in crimes. (HKFYG‚ 2000) Due to the tally of youth gang
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The social and legal aspects of homosexuality in Hong Kong In 1988‚ there was an intense argument on whether to legalize homosexuality. Different groups expressed their views on public discussion hold in Victoria Park. A group of homosexual men declared that they have the same contribution to the society as others. The existed law infringes on their human right. On the other hand‚ Dr. Philemon Choi who opposed decriminalization was afraid of the impacts of decriminalization such as the increase
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McDonald’s Hong Kong Perry‚ my hubby‚ rarely steps into McDonald’s in US. But he loves to step into those in Hong Kong. According to him‚ the food is great and places are nice and clean. So‚ every time we go back‚ there’s a routine to have our breakfast in McDonald’s every morning. Also‚ according to him‚ a few of them serve better food‚ such as the one close by the Pacific Place and the Festival Walk. Our latest visit in Hong Kong proved that he was 100% correct. We were in a different
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LEGEND MAIN STREET‚ U.S.A. ATTRACTIONS 1 Disneyland® Railroad 2 Main Street Cinema Main Street Vehicles* (One-way transportation only) FRONTIERLAND ATTRACTIONS 22 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 23 Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island* 24 Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition 25 Mark Twain Riverboat* 26 Sailing Ship Columbia* 27 Big Thunder Ranch* hosted by Brawny. (Operates weekends and select seasons only) (minimum height 40"/102 cm) DISNEY DINING 28 The Golden Horseshoe MICKEY’S TOONTOWN
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Usability Evaluation of Hong Kong Hotel Websites PhD Research Proposal Tom Au Yeung School of Hotel & Tourism Management‚ The Hong Kong Polytechnic University‚ Hung Hom‚ Kowloon‚ Hong Kong 1. Problem Definition The Internet‚ especially the World Wide Web (WWW or Web)‚ has had a great impact on the hospitality and tourism industry in recent years. Many hotel organizations have been working hard to develop their own websites. These websites play an important role for mediating between hotels and
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