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14 Apr, 2017

Intern Guidebook: Hong Kong

 

Hong Kong is one of the densest cities in the world with a population of more than 7 million people. It is located at the geographical and economic centre of Asia. Cantonese is the primary language spoken in Hong Kong. But English is also one of the city’s official languages. This is due to its British colonization history. If you are interested to have an internship in Hong Kong, you do not need to be able to speak Cantonese. Almost everyone in Hong Kong speak English, especially in business interactions.

Ever since Hong Kong becomes a Special Administrative Region of China, it has seen a tremendous economic growth. It successfully develops public transportation system that is considered as one of the best in the world. Its business regulations are very efficient and transparent, making it very conducive to form businesses. In the Index of Economic Freedom, Hong Kong had continuously ranked first for more than 20 years.

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Internships Placements

In Hong Kong, most popular internship placements are in the field of finance, media and public relations. Other than that, it is also possible to have an internship in art, architecture, engineering, and NGO. Generally, internship in Hong Kong  is available all around the year, but summer internships are the most popular. The duration of an internship in Hong Kong is usually between 8 to 24 weeks.

Visa and Accommodation

If you are planning on having an internship in Hong Kong, you will need to obtain a Hong Kong Training Visa. To obtain this visa, you will need the sponsorship from the company or organization in which you will be interning. For accommodation, please keep in mind that the apartment in Hong Kong is very small. In fact, the average living space per capita in Hong Kong is around 160 square feet. Indeed very small compared to other countries. Besides, the accommodation in Hong Kong can be pretty expensive, but you will have wide range of choices. If you want to live in the middle of the city, then you will need to expect an outrageous amount of rent. However, if you are willing to commute, it can be pretty affordable.

Working Condition

People in Hong Kong have one of the longest working hours in the world, with an average of 2,606 hours a year, the equivalent of just over 50 hours a week. One reason for this is a cultural belief that it is bad form to leave the office before the boss does. The environment is also very competitive and fast paced, where discipline and competence are highly valued.

Life in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. It has a vibrant nightlife and countless entertainments. Hong Kong is a very well-known shopping heaven. The place where you can buy anything from all around the world. It has an excellent infrastructure. Its public transport system, known as the MTR, is a comprehensive network of trains, metro, buses, and trams. In this dynamic and cosmopolitan city, you will experience an international lifestyle.

Hong Kong is a city that has been shaped more by international free trade than by any specific cultural ties. It is a truly fascinating place to live and work. Internship in Hong Kong will give you a valuable work and life experience. If you want to know more about Internship in Hong Kong, contact us!