Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Hong Kong, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity
Two major private companies provide electricity in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Electric Company (HKEC) supplies Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island while China Light & Power (CLP) supplies... read more
Water
There are 17 reservoirs around Hong Kong supplying drinking water, and the rest comes from China.
Drinking water in Hong Kong conforms to WHO (World Health Organization) standards but... read more
Gas
Hong Kong & China Gas Company is privately owned. It supplies a natural gas known as ‘Towngas’ to much of Hong Kong except some parts of the New Territories and some old apartments on... read more
Sewerage
Water and air pollution are worrying issues in Hong Kong. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) manages waste disposal. Sewage from residential and commercial buildings is treated... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
With population numbers rapidly increasing in a short span of time, one obvious problem is a resulting increase in waste. Garbage is collected daily from the back doors of the apartments... read more
Telephone
For home use, Pacific Century Cyber Works (PCCW) has the monopoly on residential landline phones and a huge share of the market for internet and mobile phone services. Hutchison Global... read more
