Hong Kong Payables - can someone provide best practices for setting up an accounts payable department?
We are implementing Oracle in our Hong Kong facility - they currently do everything very manually and need to figure out how to automate their process. Can someone share best practices on payment issuing and how the postal system works in Hong Kong - from what I understand they are currently sending all payments out by messenger and not using any type of postal process also issuing manual checks and I need to automate this - is electronic payments an acceptable process in Hong Kong?
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Well, I'm not in Hong Kong. I would purchase an Accounting program. What accounting program are you currently on? Call/ask the company that you have your accounting program with and ask them to add A/P, it will probably cost some $$, but its easier than performing it all manually. Also, some vendors will accept wire transfer, see which ones do that way you won't have to depend on a messenger all the time. But, not all vendors may take wire transfer either. Also, check with your bank and see if they offer this service. Actually, when you think about it. Delivering via messenger is not a bad idea, because when the messenger delivers the payment, the vendor signs & dates for it as received, and you have your proof.
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Labor is cheap in Hong Kong - that's why it is done that way - It is probably more efficient than the automation you want to install - less than 50 years ago - all business were run that way "by hand" well with the exception of maybe hand delivering checks but even that was done on a limited basis - it was proven much more accurate than today's computer generated fodder
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Should I accept a job in Hong Kong (no work visa at fist... must work as tourist)??? HELP
Should I accept a job in Hong Kong (no work visa at fist... must work as tourist)??? HELP?
Should I accept a job in Hong Kong (no work visa at fist... must work as tourist)??? HELP? I was offered a job in Hong Kong after sending my resume. However, I was told that I would be on probation for 3 months, but with no work visa, as a tourist (it is illegal to work as a tourist in Hong Kong) In case the employers want to hire me after the probation period, then they would start processing the work visa. Now, it's a good work opportunity, but I am not sure if it is too risky living and working without a work visa. The salary offered is not too good (about HKD15,000), and they do not cover any expenses related to my rellocation to Hong Kong. Please help so I can decide soon. Thanks!!!
Other - Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
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Don't work as an illegal worker, and 15000 HKD is like nothing to live in HK which is one of the costliest place on earth.
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Under those conditions even though it may be a better job, I dont think that I would risk it if I was you. But then again I am not you, you need to do a pro and cons list and see what that highlights and you may find a better job where you are. Good luck.
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don't do it. I've been looking into working there too. there is plenty of genuine jobs there, with employers willing to do it right and treat you well from the start. just keep looking. You do not want to break the law in a country where you do not understand the language, law or culture.
Should I accept a job in Hong Kong (no work visa at fist... must work as tourist)??? HELP? I was offered a job in Hong Kong after sending my resume. However, I was told that I would be on probation for 3 months, but with no work visa, as a tourist (it is illegal to work as a tourist in Hong Kong) In case the employers want to hire me after the probation period, then they would start processing the work visa. Now, it's a good work opportunity, but I am not sure if it is too risky living and working without a work visa. The salary offered is not too good (about HKD15,000), and they do not cover any expenses related to my rellocation to Hong Kong. Please help so I can decide soon. Thanks!!!
Other - Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
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Don't work as an illegal worker, and 15000 HKD is like nothing to live in HK which is one of the costliest place on earth.
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Under those conditions even though it may be a better job, I dont think that I would risk it if I was you. But then again I am not you, you need to do a pro and cons list and see what that highlights and you may find a better job where you are. Good luck.
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don't do it. I've been looking into working there too. there is plenty of genuine jobs there, with employers willing to do it right and treat you well from the start. just keep looking. You do not want to break the law in a country where you do not understand the language, law or culture.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
if i buy a cellphone in hong kong can it work in the US
if i buy a cellphone in hong kong can it work in the US?
so i live in california. but i am going to hong kong next week. i want to know if i can buy a cellphone at hongkong and then be able to put the simcard in my old phone into the new phone from hong kong? will it work? do i get free internet and such? i have T-Mobile
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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usa uses 1900 mhz frequency before you buy make sure the phone supports that frequency.
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If the phone is GSM 1900/850 it will probably work with AT&T and T-Mobile (as well as a few regional GSM carriers). However, you get nothing free. You get the service you pay for.
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If the phone is quadband (most of the phones are now) and unlocked, it will work fine. If the phone has WiFi, you can use internet for free. If the phone supports HSPA+ 1700/2100 MHz, you can even get 3G on it.
so i live in california. but i am going to hong kong next week. i want to know if i can buy a cellphone at hongkong and then be able to put the simcard in my old phone into the new phone from hong kong? will it work? do i get free internet and such? i have T-Mobile
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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usa uses 1900 mhz frequency before you buy make sure the phone supports that frequency.
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If the phone is GSM 1900/850 it will probably work with AT&T and T-Mobile (as well as a few regional GSM carriers). However, you get nothing free. You get the service you pay for.
3 :
If the phone is quadband (most of the phones are now) and unlocked, it will work fine. If the phone has WiFi, you can use internet for free. If the phone supports HSPA+ 1700/2100 MHz, you can even get 3G on it.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Which city would be most ideal for a 2-year stay/work and why-Hong Kong,Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Which city would be most ideal for a 2-year stay/work and why-Hong Kong,Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore?
..for a family of two kids. One with convenient transportation, great food, good schools,reasonable cost of living, efficient govt, interesting culture, cleanliness and safety? Thanks in advance for your useful inputs? :-))
Other - Asia Pacific - 5 Answers
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hong kong its even got a disney land for the kids
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For your input for the criteria of your ideal working place for you and your family, Singapore will be a better contender as Singapore has a convenient transport network, great food as Singapore is a melting pot of all Asian cuisine. Cost of living wise is still quite reasonable compared to western standard. Government efficient wise, Singapore is the best. For interesting culture, Singapore has 4 interesting cultures. For cleanliness and safety, Singapore tops it all.
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i choose singapore
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You'll have more savings if you choose Kuala Lumpur. Plenty of good international school. Regulation and govt are adequate. Cleanliness, my impressions are better then Bangkok but little less then the other two. For safety it is also better then Bangkok. Culture, Malaysia is between Thailand and Singapore. You'll have Malay culture as well as parts of Indonesian, China and Indian. .
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If I were you I'd choose between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. I would never prefer Bangkok over KL or Singapore, although I have been there 3 times, and it is a great city, but for families, for living, its much much better to settle down in KL or Singapore. I can describe KL and Singapore easily, since they're really similar. they are both extremely modern and tidy. You can't see a cigarette butt on the sidewalks, and you can't find any carbage thrown on the roads. Both countries are really safe, and also really interesting. Their culture is fascinating. Kuala Lumpur is a little bit cheaper than Singapore, but Singapore is cheap too. For instance, a bottle of soda costs 25 US cents, and McDonalds is the cheapest in the world. (In KL a Big Mac Meal costs 2.50 american dollars.)-In Singapore a bottle of soda is less than 1 dollar. In Singapore education is on a higher standard than in Kuala Lumpur, but it doesn't mean the Malaysian schools are bad. (if I had a choice I wouldn't hesitate taking my kids to a school in KL at once) You need to know that the University of Singapore is one of the best ones in the whole world. As a tourist I prefered KL, because there's just more life in it, Singapore is a bit too organized and "too clean", if you know what I mean. Kuala Lumpur has many great places to see, beautiful old churches, and at the same time, high tech skyscrapers. KL is said to be the greenest capital of the world. Although there are many cars buildings in the downtown, walking on the streets you can feel like being in a jungle, with all the green trees and flowers around you. People are very helpful, but they don't smile. I haven't been to Hongkok yet, but it must be a cool place too:) good luck
..for a family of two kids. One with convenient transportation, great food, good schools,reasonable cost of living, efficient govt, interesting culture, cleanliness and safety? Thanks in advance for your useful inputs? :-))
Other - Asia Pacific - 5 Answers
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hong kong its even got a disney land for the kids
2 :
For your input for the criteria of your ideal working place for you and your family, Singapore will be a better contender as Singapore has a convenient transport network, great food as Singapore is a melting pot of all Asian cuisine. Cost of living wise is still quite reasonable compared to western standard. Government efficient wise, Singapore is the best. For interesting culture, Singapore has 4 interesting cultures. For cleanliness and safety, Singapore tops it all.
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i choose singapore
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You'll have more savings if you choose Kuala Lumpur. Plenty of good international school. Regulation and govt are adequate. Cleanliness, my impressions are better then Bangkok but little less then the other two. For safety it is also better then Bangkok. Culture, Malaysia is between Thailand and Singapore. You'll have Malay culture as well as parts of Indonesian, China and Indian. .
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If I were you I'd choose between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. I would never prefer Bangkok over KL or Singapore, although I have been there 3 times, and it is a great city, but for families, for living, its much much better to settle down in KL or Singapore. I can describe KL and Singapore easily, since they're really similar. they are both extremely modern and tidy. You can't see a cigarette butt on the sidewalks, and you can't find any carbage thrown on the roads. Both countries are really safe, and also really interesting. Their culture is fascinating. Kuala Lumpur is a little bit cheaper than Singapore, but Singapore is cheap too. For instance, a bottle of soda costs 25 US cents, and McDonalds is the cheapest in the world. (In KL a Big Mac Meal costs 2.50 american dollars.)-In Singapore a bottle of soda is less than 1 dollar. In Singapore education is on a higher standard than in Kuala Lumpur, but it doesn't mean the Malaysian schools are bad. (if I had a choice I wouldn't hesitate taking my kids to a school in KL at once) You need to know that the University of Singapore is one of the best ones in the whole world. As a tourist I prefered KL, because there's just more life in it, Singapore is a bit too organized and "too clean", if you know what I mean. Kuala Lumpur has many great places to see, beautiful old churches, and at the same time, high tech skyscrapers. KL is said to be the greenest capital of the world. Although there are many cars buildings in the downtown, walking on the streets you can feel like being in a jungle, with all the green trees and flowers around you. People are very helpful, but they don't smile. I haven't been to Hongkok yet, but it must be a cool place too:) good luck
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