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INFOrmation Pages: AngloINFO Hong Kong

· Business Services

· Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Community Life: Hong Kong

· Computers & Telecoms

· Education & Training

· Entertainment & Arts

· Family Life & Living in Hong Kong

· Financial & Legal

· Food & Drink

· Health, Fitness & Beauty

· House & Home Improvements

· Property & Real Estate

· Shopping & Style

· Sport & Leisure

· Travel & Tourism

Business Services

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest Hong Kong, Asian, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Job Contracts in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information on the various types of job contract available for people working in Hong Kong. Details of overseas contracts, fixed term and continuous contracts.

· Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Offering a job or looking for staff in Hong Kong? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job in Hong Kong? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from Chinese to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Postal Codes (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
An overview of the postal services in Hong Kong with information on how to find a local Post Office and the different services that the Hong Kong Post offer.

· Public Holidays in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Hong Kong. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Residence Permits and Identity Cards (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Moving to Hong Kong)
Information on residency requirements for foreigners moving to Hong Kong: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application for a Hong Kong Identity Card and the documentation required.

· Unemployment in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in Hong Kong who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on the various government departments and organisations and job seeking.

· Work Permits in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information on employment visas and an overview of the process to be followed by foreigners coming to Hong Kong for work or self-employment.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.

· Cars & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around Hong Kong on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

· Driving in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on roads in Hong Kong: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

· Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a driving license in Hong Kong.

· Hong Kong Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on driving permits in Hong Kong: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Hong Kong driving test.

· Insuring a Vehicle in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
General information on the types of vehicle insurance available in Hong Kong: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Hong Kong.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the process required to register a car to travel on Hong Kong roads. Where to take the vehicle and how to get a car on Hong Kong plates.

· Road Traffic Accidents in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash.

· Vehicle Roadworthiness in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection revisione, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested.

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Community Life: Hong Kong

· CIA Facts & Figures: Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Hong Kong, supplied by the CIA.

· Citizen Guides (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
UK and US consulates provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Hong Kong does not have varying time zones, nor does it employ daylight savings. However it is useful to know when the clocks change (moving from winter standard time to summer time) in other countries of the world.

· Death & Dying in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Hong Kong. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Hong Kong.

· English Language Media (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Hong Kong.

· Families & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Hong Kong)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Hong Kong and the region.

· Gay & Lesbian in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Hong Kong)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Hong Kong.

· Hong Kong Administration Offices (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Hong Kong)
Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Hong Kong. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.

· Utilities - Service Numbers in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity orgas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in the districts of Hong Kong.

· Voting in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Hong Kong)
Information on voting in Hong Kong. This page tells you how.

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.

· Weather in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.

· What's On - Across Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Hong Kong)
AngloINFO Hong Kong's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout Hong Kong, Kowloon the New Territories and the Outlying Islands, with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Telecoms

· AngloINFO Anywhere (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Specially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most.

· AngloINFO Classifieds & Discussions (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO.

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to!

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.

· INFOrmation Pages Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in Hong Kong

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Online phone books for Hong Kong, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.

· Telephones & Internet in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Hong Kong.

· The AngloFILE Business Directory (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout Hong Kong. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English!

· What's New on AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO Hong Kong - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed.

· WiFi Internet Access in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Hong Kong, elsewhere, or even throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· Bookshop: Language (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Chinese language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online.

· School Holidays in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
A calendar of the school terms in Hong Kong: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation.

· Schooling in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system for children in the school system in Hong Kong. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

· Special Needs Education in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Hong Kong.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Titles relevant to Hong Kong on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in Hong Kong. Order online from Amazon.

· English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in Hong Kong and how to book your seat at the cinema.

· Entertainment Discussion (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Hong Kong.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Hong Kong has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available.

· Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in and around Hong Kong, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Museums & Monuments of Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums using discount tickets and vouchers.

· Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame?

· Television & Radio in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Hong Kong.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around Hong Kong, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in and around Hong Kong, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz events in and around Hong Konga, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Live Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming live music events in and around Hong Kong, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock & Pop (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Hong Kong, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Family Life & Living in Hong Kong

· Bringing up Toddlers in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Hong Kong)
Everything for parents with young children living in Hong Kong: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

· Employing Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Hong Kong)
Information on the paperwork and process involved in hiring Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong - details of the legal requirements, application procedures and how to find domestic staff.

· Essential Animal Information for Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Who to call for animal information, where to go and how the law affects you and your pet - or any other animal that enters your life in Hong Kong.

· Getting Married in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Hong Kong)
Information on the marriage process in Hong Kong for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Hong Kong. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Leaving Hong Kong and Moving On (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Hong Kong)
Information on what to do when moving from Hong Kong; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

· Living with Teenagers in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Hong Kong)
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), and travelling with your pet to or from Hong Kong. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other countries.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Anything to do with animals in Hong Kong - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here.

· Pregnancy & Birth: Having a Baby in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Hong Kong)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Hong Kong. Who to contact and what to expect from the system in Hong Kong: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a bank account in Hong Kong - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Financial & Legal Discussion (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
This is the place to discuss and share useful information on local law, money, banking, mortgages, tax and finance issues.

· Financial Information (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Key financial data from the world's markets.

· Foreign Exchange Options (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

· Starting a Business in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
How to set up a business in Hong Kong: details on a sole tradership, partnership, joint venture, corporate structure for a Limited Liability Company and the branch office; and the legal obligations to the Business Registration Office of the IRD.

· Tax & Taxation in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on taxes in Hong Kong: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more.

· Wills & Inheritance in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Key information to understand the various types of will available in Hong Kong, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Hong Kong.

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Food & Drink

· Bookshop: Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Selection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Hong Kong from the AngloINFO Bookshop.

· Drinks and Tea Culture in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Information on local drinks in Hong Kong, and an overview of tea culture and symbolism.

· Foods of Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Understanding the cuisine in Hong Kong and the importance of food in the Hong Kong culture. Also an explanation of the difference types of Chinese cuisine: Cantonese food, Sichuan food and Beijing food.

· Markets in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the different districts of Hong Kong.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· Avian Influenza: the H5N1 bird flu virus in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the health and risk situation in Hong Kong with links to government sources of information.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· Helplines & Support Groups in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12-step programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

· Medical System in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on health care in Hong Kong, the facilities and medical services provided by the government and the private options available.

· Notes for the Disabled in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Hong Kong. Information on the organisations and facilities in Hong Kong.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.

· Traditional Chinese Medicine (The AngloFILE: Complementary Therapies & Wellness)
Information on traditional chinese medicine and acupuncture. Also an overview of chinese herbal medicines.

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House & Home Improvements

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.

· Electricity and Home Appliances in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on the domestic power available in Hong Kong, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances.

· Home & Garden Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
This is the place to discuss anything related to your house, villa or apartment and share useful information on gardening, building, renovation, furnishing, swimming pools and terraces.

· Moving House in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Hong Kong move as much as possible.

· Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Hong Kong and how to get them connected to your home or office in the different districts of Hong Kong. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.

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Property & Real Estate

· Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Buying a House or Property in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Hong Kong real estate is a complex subject, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Hong Kong you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Hong Kong.

· Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property For Sale Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here is a glossary of terms used when renting a property in Hong Kong.

· Renting a House or Apartment in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Hong Kong: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tennant.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for Hong Kong - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Hong Kong chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.

· Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Hong Kong.

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Sport & Leisure

· Fishing & Angling in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for Hong Kong, as well as sea fishing around Hong Kong. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.

· Golf in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in Hong Kong: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.

· Sailing & Boating in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to local sailing associations.

· Sport & Leisure Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Great Outdoors: Hiking & Biking in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the facilities in Hong Kong for outdoors activities: walks, hikes and cycling activities in the area.

· Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Yachts & Sailing)
The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom.

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Travel & Tourism

· Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.

· Bus, Tram & Ferry Services in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Details and contact information on the regional and city bus, tram and ferry transport system.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday or going on vacation in Hong Kong? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.

· Hong Kong Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
How to get in touch with Hong Kong International Airport. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information.

· Hong Kong Maps (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

· Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information and links for tourists to Hong Kong, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the coast.

· Trains, MTR & Railways in Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses & Trains)
Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Hong Kong.

· Travel Guides - China (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The information you need when planning a visit to China - from anywhere in the world - or from Hong Kong itself.

· Travel Guides - Hong Kong (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to Hong Kong in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

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