r/HongKong

I am a filmmaker from India and I love Hong Kong. Someday I want to set up a production company there and make some quality movies and shows(set in Hong Kong)-already working towards that goal.

I always watch the films of John Woo, Jackie Chan and Wong Kar Wai and they make me feel all kinds of emotions and as you would know- Hong Kong is a character in itself in those films.

My question is what's happening today in the HK film industry?There have been recent well received films like Vulgaria and A Simple Life but....you get me right? It's just not what it was like back in the day- those movies inspired the world. Tarantino for example is obsessed with Chungking Express. So what's happening there with regards to the film industry? Any recommendations from you all- movies, TV shows, reality television set on the streets of Hong Kong...anything?

Cheers 🥂

Rishi

I’d like to offer a short in memorium for the delifrance branch that welcomed travelers to the arrivals hall of CLK for so many years.

i would often drop in for a stale pastry or dry sandwich before heading for the bus ranks into the city.

Bon nuit delifrance, you will be missed.

I'm Interested in moving to tsing yi. Any insider information on what it's like, and issues and that might not be obvious, just curious before I start looking at apartments thanks

Well, you know, this scheme is offcially expected to invite a lot of highly-developped people from all over the world.

Do you have someone near you who has entered HK under this visa system? aren't they a mainlander but an outside person with a decent academic/business record? How do you feel about them?

My first time to watch it

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My friend was in HK and went to buy a karaoke machine and asked for one with pre-loaded songs (i.e. can use offline). Unfortunately, they got one that has Leishi Karaoke which requires wifi and an monthly/annual subscription but didn't realise as not tried it till they went home (another country). Trying to use the machine, it just says the free trial period has expired and to pay for membership.

Does anyone here use Leishi Karaoke and is it any good?

The subscription requires WeChat Pay which we don't use so does anyone know if they can add local bank details to it or have to use HK bank details?

Edit: chinese spelling is 雷石KTV

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in Hong Kong and looking for a legit First Aid + CPR AED course that I can complete before April 26.

My main concern is international recognition, since I may need to use the certification in Canada. Ideally, I’m looking for:

• Face-to-face training (or minimal pre-study)
• Can be completed in 1 day (around 6–7 hours)
• Same-day certificate (or very fast issuance)
• Preferably accredited by organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent recognized in Canada

I’ve seen some providers offering ECSI certification, but I’m not sure if that’s widely accepted in Canada, so I’d appreciate insights on that too.

If you’ve taken a course recently or know a reliable training center in Hong Kong, please share your experience or recommendations 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I recently got a job in DB and my lease in a pretty far away place ends in August, so I’m looking to move somewhere closer. I was wondering what it was like to live in Discovery Bay, or what kind of rent prices there are on the lower end

I’ve been to Discovery Bay and it seems kind of boring, and the commute and ferries seem very expensive. I’m local and I like going to local markets and such, and Discovery Bay feels a little bit gentrified. But I do like the fact that it is a bit chill and quieter which I like

I’m thinking of either Olympic or Tung Chung since those are pretty connected. Most of my friends live near the Kowloon area so that’s also a factor I have to consider

I also did look at prices in Tung Chung but they seem a bit steep so let me know what you guys think

I want to do it via the app btw.

I'm planning to visit on a weekday. What time do you suggest I visit the donki donki in causeway bay to avoid crowds? Thanks
Also any must-try snacks?

Thrilled to share I’ve landed a few interviews for junior accountant roles here in the city (Kwun Tong area, open to Kowloon/Island commutes). 3rd-year data sci/analyst student with accounting coursework, SQL/Python skills, IBM cert, and hands-on finance projects – feeling the momentum after grinding applications.

Fellow accountants or anyone in finance – quick insights appreciated:

• What’s daily work like for juniors? Hours, pressure (esp. tax season/Big4 vs. local firms), hybrid/WFH norms?

• Realistic pay scale for entry-level? (Fresh grad/trainee range, bonuses?)

• How to leverage this into 50k HKD/month long-term? (Cert paths like CPA/QP, data skills pivot, networking?)

Excited for the next step in my HK career transition – tips welcome via replies or DMs. Thanks!

Bear with me please. Is the food in hk all in low cal?

I’m American. I exercise and Between walking and being on my feet at work. I accumulate 3-5 miles of walking. The five days we were in hk we walked 8-9 miles a-day. But we eat and drank alot too. I only drink when I travel but I only had beer. We come back home and I get on the scale and I it shown that I have lost 3 pounds. I’m happy but confused and im wondering what is it about the food in hk? Because here i count my calories and a two or three bad days will set me back.