Hong Kong Interesting Information @ Healy Consultants

10 Things You Might Not Know about Hong Kong
Did you know?
1.	According to the US-based Heritage Foundation's 2008 Index of Economic Freedom, Hong Kong has the world’s freest economy.
2.	According to Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Hong Kong is the 5th most expensive city in the world to live in.
3.	Hong Kong is perceived as the 15th least corrupt country in the world, according to a 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International.
4.	Hong Kong has a population of almost 7 million.
5.	The working population of Hong Kong in the April 2007 was 3.65 million in 2007, an all-time high.
6.	Per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is US$27,000, the 15th highest in the world. Hong Kong’s GDP isd expected to grow by more than 6% in 2007 thanks to lower unemployment and an optimistic short-term outlook for the Chinese mainland economy.
7.	To date, there are about 3,900 international corporations which have established regional headquarters or offices in Hong Kong.
8.	On June 29, 2003, Hong Kong and China signed the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), a free trade agreement granting Hong Kong’s manufacturers and service suppliers preferential access to the Chinese market. The agreement is now in its third phase. For more details, visit the CEPA website.
9.	Small and medium-sized enterprises have good access to government funding services in Hong Kong, including a loan guarantee scheme. Visit the Hong Kong Government website for more details.
10.	Hong Kong gets its name from the Cantonese word for 'fragrant harbour'.
Things to do in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a spectacular city, buzzing with activity, sights, sounds and smells. Whether you enjoy shopping, eating, boating or just relaxing, this city on the southern coast of China will probably be able to satisfy your needs. Healy Consultants can recommend some of the following attractions:
	Charter a junk (traditional Chinese boat) Eat Dim Sum in a traditional Chinese food hall Enjoy a flutter on the horses at Happy Valley Take a trip across Hong Kong harbour on the famous Star Ferry Visit the giant Buddha on Lantau Island Shop in the Jade Market Take in the spectacular city view from Victoria Peak Visit the market in the small fishing village of Stanley Take the kids on the rides at Ocean Park See a different side to Hong Kong in its New Territories Take a day trip by hydrofoil to Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage site Visit Hong Kong Disneyland.
For more information on Hong Kong's attractions, please visit the Discover Hong Kong website.
Hong Kong Business Etiquette
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