HONG KONG Devon WhitePeriod 212-16-10

Welcome to Hong Kong

Map Of Hong Kong

Business AttireMen can wear dark suits, shirts and tiesThe range of clothing is almost as narrow for women. In Hong Kong’s financial and legal world, proper winter attire is typically a dark skirt. Summer wear is a bit more varied but still restrained

Appreciated giftsHowever, in some countries like Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, exchanging gifts is strongly rooted in tradition. Part of the tradition is the gracious style used to present and receive them. It’s important to plan time and focus on the process. It’s very important in Asia and the Middle East to only use your right hand, or both hands, to offer or accept a gift. In Japan and Hong Kong, use both hands.

The Economy Hong Kong was once described by Milton Friedman as the world’s greatest experiment in laissez-fairecapitalism.It maintains a highly developed capitalist economy, ranked the freest in the world by the Index of Economic Freedomfor 15 consecutive years

he Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the seventh largest in the world, with a market capitalisation of US$2.3 trillion as of December 2009.In that year, Hong Kong raised 22 percent of worldwide initial public offering(IPO) capital, making it the largest centre of IPOs in the world.Hong Kong's currency is the Hong Kong dollar which has been pegged to the U.S. dollar since 1983

Transportation

CarTrainBus Taxi

Government laws and regulations Politics The Office of the Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring the Chief Executive receives the best advice and support for formulating and co-ordinating policies

The Chief Executive is the head of government of the Hong Kong. The Basic Law designates a system of governance

Chief Executive and an Executive Council, with a two-tiered system of semi-representative government and an independent judiciary

Government and regulations When going into

Hong Kong you will need a passport

And a Visitor’s Visa to enter Hong Kong

Language spoken in Hong Kong English and Chinese

are both official languages of Hong Kong under the Hong Kong Basic Law

English was the sole official language of Hong Kong from 1883 to 1974. From 1974 onwards, Chinese also became an official language.