Obesity in Hong Kong Introduction The problem of obesity in Hong Kong is a significant issue that the community as a whole is trying to arouse public awareness to it. According to the statistics provided by a research done by the Hong Kong Department of Health‚ the estimated percentage of overweight and obese of the whole population in Hong Kong are 17.8% and 21.2% respectively(Hong Kong Department of Health 2009). This report will elaborate more on the reasons for obesity and the suggest preventive
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Report on Obesity in Hong Kong 1. Introduction We are now living in an economically prosperous society and enjoying much higher living standards than ever before. However‚ while we benefit from these nice conditions‚ there are also some arising concerns. One of these problems is obesity‚ which has a variety of causes‚ but is likely related to our new way of life. This report is going to focus on the obesity problem in Hong Kong‚ and will discuss four possible causes and offer reasonable solutions
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first year‚ Disneyland in Hong Kong were 400‚000 short of its target of 5.6 million projected visitors Estimated attendance: 2008: 7.1 million Actual attendance: 8.2 million In order to attract more visitors‚ the park has announced to add four new attractions‚ apart from the already-announced it’s a Small World‚ in 2008. 2.) Did Disney realize the projected income from the J.V.? Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is owned by a joint venture company‚ Hong Kong International Theme Parks Limited
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Submission Date: 21 March 2013 Based on the Hong Kong’s cultural traits of Geert Hofstede’s research‚ Hong Kong has high level of power distance index‚ medium level of masculinity‚ low level of uncertainty avoidance index and low level of individualism. I partly agree with the results. I only agree the first three of cultural traits of Hong Kong and I think Hong Kong is more likely to be medium level of individualism. About the power distance index‚ Hong Kong has high level result is quite proper.
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Prostitution in Hong Kong-is it legal or not? Prostitution or otherwise known as sex work is regarded legal in Hong Kong. Nonetheless‚ why sex workers are still living and working in their own shadows‚ as if this occupation is illegal and offensive in this metropolis? Below may help you to know more about prostitution-related laws in Hong Kong. Sex workers in H.K. can easily be caught under 9 laws related to prostitution‚ including 7 crime ordinances and 2 immigration ordinances. A more common
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Executive summary This report analyses the provision of cheque services by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and evaluates the need for providing such a service. Most‚ if not all‚ banks provide this service. Nevertheless the report’s aim is to overlook this tradition and give an insight into whether a bank should really be providing this service. The Bank Wide Operation Department is in charge of the bank’s cheque clearing process. A staff member from this department was interviewed regarding the cheque
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Independent non-executive directors (INEDs) are expected to represent minority shareholders and protect public interests. According to the HK Stock Exchange‚ INEDs’ major roles are to strike a balance between corporate management and shareholders (including minority interests). Yet‚ in reality‚ INEDs might not be “independent” enough to safeguard minority interests; thus reflecting the loopholes of existing system. Recent trend of INEDs jumping ships during company crisis has alarmed us about insufficient
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Should bicycle be promoted as major transport in Hong Kong? In the recent years‚ the bicycle has become one of the popular exercises in Hong Kong and some legislative councilors advocate to promote cycling as major transport so as to sustain the low-carbon living. This promotion has given rise to many discussions in the society. While some advocates believe riding bike can enhance the citizens’ health‚ others concern that cycling may increase the danger of other road users. This paper examines
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behaviors vary between different countries and market structure. This report seeks to uncover the underlying factors behind some of the biggest consumer markets‚ Australia‚ Hong Kong and China. Demographic characteristics largely affect by social and value trends such as consumption culture‚ gender roles and demand for certain goods and services. The existing relationship between these factors would be analyzed and discussed further. From an analysis of the distinct differences‚ marketers can
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Young people in Hong Kong cannot afford to buy their own houses Nowadays‚ many 80’S young people think that it is unattainable to buy a real estate. They just graduated from college or university‚ everything is hard in the beginning‚ the first few years of social work. They cannot afford to buy a real estate is a common case. To buy a real estate‚ Besides depending government policy‚ all depending how you savings and financial planning. Lots of 80’S young people use their salary to buy
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