Typhoon effects on the Center in Hong Kong Abstract: This paper presents selected results of wind characteristics and structural responses measured from the Center (350 m high‚ 79 floors) in Hong Kong‚ during the passages of three typhoons. The field data such as wind speed‚ wind direction and acceleration responses‚ etc.‚ were continuously measured from the super-tall buildings during the typhoons. The simultaneously measured wind-induced acceleration was adopted to evaluate the dynamic characteristic
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Economic Conditions in Hong Kong Unemployment went from 2.5% in 1997 to over 6% in 1999 GDP fell to historic low of minus 5.1% in 1998‚ with slight improvement to 0.7% in 2nd qtr. of 1999. Property sector was dominant growth driver in Hong Kong‚ over 65% of stock market valuation and 50% of bank lending. Tourism was only 4% of economy activity in 1998 and 1999. Gov’t. hoped to diversify with a tourist attraction. $104B to territory from tourism in 1996‚ dropped to $55B in mid-1997. The Walt
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Mos Burger¡¦s Product Strategy Its image is associated with health and nature‚ which are also the weaknesses of McDonald¡¦s. While McDonald¡¦s burgers have reached mature stage‚ Mos Burger launches unique burgers like ¡§Mos Rice Burger¡¨ and ¡§Takumi Burger¡¨ which captures lots of attention. Thus‚ in terms of product‚ McDonald¡¦s faces great challenge from Mos Burger. Mos Burger¡¦s Pricing Startegy The price of Mos Burger is relatively high compared with McDonald¡¦s. However‚ as it is in the
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Adolescents in Hong Kong This is a study of mass media in Hong Kong by focusing on how teenagers consume internet by researching on the usage & categories (this will give a solid introduction to this paper) and three modern problems (heavy uses of social platform‚ internet addiction‚ and online gaming addiction“) that a number of teenagers in Hong Kong seems to have or come across with‚ with reference to data and information that suggest the existent of these phenomenon. In addition Hong Kong’s data
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Waverly and Disappearing Dollars 1. How would you solve Waverly’s budgeting issue? In order to solve Waverly’s issue‚ I would advise her to work on the zero-based budget‚ this is where every dollar has a name before the month begins. Waverly is doing great at giving every dollar a name but instead of doing it as she spends her money she needs to do it before the month begins‚ so that she is already aware of where her money is going to for that month. 2. Is Waverly right in giving every penny a name
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Is Hong Kong still a shoppers’ paradise? In the past decade‚ Hong Kong has been well known for its duty free and wide range of goods‚ it allows people from the world have a fantastic shopping experience. However‚ more news reporting the negative images of Hong Kong tourism which adversely affects the image of “shoppers’ paradise”‚ are arisen. While numerous tourists can be seen in tourist spots in Hong Kong‚ some contend that they no longer choose Hong Kong as a travel destination. This paper
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SUMMERY This paper will analyze Hong Kong Disneyland that was built y Disney in conjunction with the Hong Kong government. The local culture of the people of Hong Kong and how it is related to the operation of business especially the tourism industry‚ which Disneyland will fall under‚ will be closely examined. The author chose Hong Kong Disneyland‚ a theme park built and operated by a new-joint venture‚ between the Government of Hong Kong and the Walt Disney Company. In this report the
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Case Analysis of Hong Kong Disneyland Analysis for Disney’s losing market share due to operational issues Hong Kong is a set of islands‚ which are outside the Mainland China. The culture in Hong Kong differs from the mainland due to its rule from the British. Hong Kong was a prime tourist destinations for a large number of people from the mainland‚ as a result Disney focused on people from mainland‚ the local residents and international tourists. The local residents were infamous for their low
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Helpers in Hong Kong Content 1. Introduction 2. Background Information A) Population and Nationality of FDHs B) Major Problems 3. Relevant Policies for FDHs Loophole of the policy for the FDHs 4. FDHs in other countries 5. Suggestions on possible areas for policy changes 6. Conclusion 7. References 1. Introduction The paper is going to study the foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) work in Hong Kong‚ to see whether
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(Name) (Instructors’ name) (Course) (Date) Political System of Hong Kong The political system in Hong Kong is one of the most unique in the world since July 1997 when it was handed to the Chinese government. Even though Hong Kong is a British colony‚ the country runs under a multiple system form of governance referred to as “one country‚ two systems”. On the other hand Hong Kong still upholds its currency‚ parliament system and legal systems until 2047 when the agreement expires. The masterminds
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