forecast for Singapore’s GDP growth? ‘Singapore’s inflation accelerated to the fastest pace since January as transportation and housing costs increased‚ maintaining pressure on the central bank to allow the currency to strengthen even as growth falters.’ (Adam et al‚ 2011) Due to the sharp increase in housing costs and high COE (Certificate of Entitlement) premiums‚ the CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation rate rose to 5.4% in July (Recent Economic Developments in Singapore‚ 2011). Inflation leads
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Nomination in Hong Kong Wong Ho Long Hang Seng Management College Author Note Informative/Argumentative essay written by S136688 Wong Ho Long as ENG2010 Assignment Number 2 for Peter James Ronald Brokenshire. Popular Nomination in Hong Kong Recently‚ the Universal Suffrage is being discussed by the Hongkongers. One of the controversial issue is the popular nomination for the election of Chief Executive. This essay demonstrates the difference and the comparison of views of two parties which are the
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Mainland Students in Hong Kong By now‚ it’s been 13 years since Hong Kong was handed over to China. Since 2002‚ Hong Kong universities began to recruit students in mainland China. Since then‚ there have been more and more mainland students rushing to Hong Kong to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies. According to the statistics of Hong Kong’s government
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HONG KONG : THE FACTS The Port Hong Kong is fortunate in having a sheltered natural harbour‚ which provides good access and a safe haven for vessels calling at the port from around the world. The port has always been a key factor in the development and prosperity of Hong Kong‚ which is strategically located on the Far East trade routes and is in the geographical centre of the now fast-developing Asia-Pacific Basin. In terms of tonnage of shipping using its facilities‚ cargo handled
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Nonverbal communication in Hong Kong Business Sirikul Pasek Js.pasek@cityu.edu MBA501 – Global Business Com. Judith Wurster Persuasive May 28th‚ 2013 Position Statement: Nonverbal communication is significant key to succeed in negotiation with Hong Kong businessmen. Introduction: Hong Kong is one of the biggest market hub for business investment in Asia. It blends between two cultures: English and Chinese. Due to its long period
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publication "Legal System in Hong Kong" printed in 2008 Preface The first edition of this booklet was published in 1991. Its stated aim was to help the public understand how our legal system works. It stressed the importance of the rule of law to Hong Kong’s past success and future promise and emphasised the role that an informed public could play in ensuring the continued vitality of the legal system. 2007 marked the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
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When talking about the most popular culture in Hong Kong‚ the first things that come up to my mind are the tea restaurants. Unlike those Cantonese teahouses‚ which can also be found in Guangdong‚ tea restaurants are pretty unique in Hong Kong. In the election of ‘things that best represent Hong Kong’ held on the Internet by RTHK in 2004‚ ‘Tea restaurant’ got the champion with 1930 votes. Meanwhile‚ ‘Pineapple bun with butter’ and ‘Coffee with tea’‚ typical food and drink provided in tea restaurants‚
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Air pollution in Hong Kong is often so bad that it is impossible to see across Victoria Harbor due to all the haze and smog. The government did endeavor to modify the air quality but‚ sadly‚ it still deteriorates continually. Even worse‚ the Air Pollution Index recently hit a record high‚ which suggests that the air quality in Hong Kong is far lower than the international standard. It all shows that air pollution is just a growing problem and I’m writing to raise several concerns about air pollution
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this article because it explains how China uses a group of students as a scapegoat‚ similar to how Napoleon uses Snowball as a scapegoat. I thought it was interesting how Animal Farm and this article compare and contrast. This article describes how Hong Kong‚ a former British colony was returned to Chinese control in 1997 and “placed under a semi-autonomous administration” that many consider to inreality be under Beijing’s control. The author states that “Since the handover‚ China has violated all of
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Vibrant. Restless. Dynamic. Hong Kong at night is full of glittering lights‚ its streets and roads pulsing with traffic and people. The sight of the city’s skyscrapers at night was what it gave it its nickname ‘The Pearl of The Orient’. Whether you’re a night owl who starts yawning at 10 or a die-hard party animal who won’t stop till you drop‚ Hong Kong’s night scene has something to offer. Stock up on some coffee. You’re going to need it! Read also: Guy’s Guide: 5 Hong Kong Hikes Your Legs (And Instagram)
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