Your summer holidays are getting closer and you are planning to travel with your family. Have you thought about your helper’s activities when you are out of town? You may let her stay at home in Hong Kong, take her…
HelperChoice survey – More than a third of the domestic helpers plan to offer a gift for Christmas to their employer. What about you? HelperChoice interviewed more than 100 domestic workers based in Hong Kong, Singapore but also in some…
When a domestic helper works far from home, staying connected with family matters deeply. Your helper’s children in the Philippines are planning a visit to town to see their mother and you are wondering how things are going to unfold,…
Updated 18 January 2026 Hong Kong Establishment Day, officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, is celebrated every year on 1 July. It marks the historic transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997…
Updated 18 January 2026 Many international observances reflect shared values and global challenges. One international day that focuses on family support and migration is the International Day of Family Remittances, marked every year on June 16. This international day recognizes…
Updated on 16 January 2026 World Environment Day is marked every year on 5 June and serves as a global reminder that caring for the planet begins with everyday choices. While environmental issues are often discussed at a national or…
Updated 16 January 2026 The Dragon Boat Festival — known as Tuen Ng in Cantonese and Duānwǔ Jié in Mandarin — is one of the most lively cultural events of the year in Hong Kong and many other East Asian…
Updated 16 January 2026 Most of us in Hong Kong do have those special ladies in our lives – those great women who contribute to making our lives more comfortable. We know them as we rely on them every single…
Ever wondered whether there was a Book Day? Well the answer is yes! World Book Day is a thing. It is a UNESCO-promoted celebration of books and reading which takes place every year on April 23, in more than 100…