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As a destination, Asia's world city offers you the opportunity to experience a vibrant living culture featuring a unique blend of East and West.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Bank</u></span> Major banks are open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday. They close on Sundays and public holidays.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Currency</u></span> Legal tender is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). There are 100 cents in a dollar. Coins, issued by the government, are bronze-colored for 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents; silver-colored for HKD1, HKD2, HKD5, nickel and bronze for HKD10. Notes issued by HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank have denominations of HKD10, HKD20, HKD50, HKD100, HKD500 and HKD1000. The Bank of China issues all of the denominations except HKD10.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Exchange Rates</u></span> Since the mid-1980s, the value of the Hong Kong dollar has been pegged at HKD7.8 to the US dollar, and consequent rates of exchange to other currencies. However, the market rate exchange to the US dollar fluctuates marginally. Banks and money changers charge commission. Similarly, commissions are payable in hotels and major retail outlets which provide exchange facilities for their customers.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Electricity</u></span> The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50HZ, so you will need an adaptor for your 100-volt appliances and electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged plug. You can buy an inexpensive adaptor for your equipment when you arrive in Hong Kong.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Mobile Services</u></span> Using your mobile phone in Hong Kong is convenient as most of the telephone systems used around the globe - like GSM 900, PCS 1800, CDMA and WCDMA - operate in Hong Kong. Mobile operators in Hong Kong also have roaming agreements with most overseas operators enabling visitors to use their own mobile phone when they come to Hong Kong. Before leaving home check with your network provider to make sure they have a roaming service to the various destinations you will be visiting and be sure to check pricing.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Opening Hours</u></span> The vast majority of shops are open every day throughout the year, some only closing during the Chinese New Year holiday. Generally, opening hours are 10:00am - 7:00pm. However many stores in busy retail areas like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui stay open until 9:30pm or even later, particularly on weekends. Shops in Central close as early as 7:00pm.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Tips</u></span> Most restaurants will levy a 10% service charge but waiters will expect to be given some loose change. Restaurants, which do not add a service charge, will expect a 10% tip. However, tipping is left to your discretion. Bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Transportation</u></span> Public transportation via bus, ferry or train is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user-friendly. The system covers extensive areas of Hong Kong with signs in English and Chinese. Airport Express links between Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong's vibrant Central business hub. All the Airport Express stations include an In-town Check-in desk and regular Airport Express Shuttle Bus services. For details of train service, please visit <a href="http://www.mtr.com.hk/" target="_blank">www.mtr.com.hk</a><br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Visa</u></span> Please check visa requirements with the embassy of your country in Hong Kong. Fully registered and paid delegates may receive an invitation letter from the Organising Committee, in order to facilitate their visa application procedure.<br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Weather</u></span> September is the best summer month to visit Hong Kong. It is generally hot and humid with an average of about 15 days of rain. The typhoon season continues and it is the month with the most tropical cyclones. The average low and high temperatures are 26 °C (79 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F).<br/> Weather Forecast: <a href="http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm" target="_blank">www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm</a><br/> <br/> <span class="sub_header"><u>Useful Numbers (*)</u></span> Directory Enquiries: 1081 / 1083<br/> Weather: 187 8200<br/> Emergency Service (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 999<br/> Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline (8am - 6pm Hong Kong Time): 2508 1234<br/> Hong Kong International Airport, English (24 hours): 2181 0000<br/> (*) If you're dialing from outside Hong Kong, please add the area code (852).<br/> <br/>  </p> </p>  </div> <div class="uk-width-medium-1-3" style="display:none;"> <div class="content_dotline_block"></div> <table style="border:0;"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <b style="font-size:13px;">Organisers:</b> <br/><br/> </td> </tr> </table>  </div> <div class="uk-width-medium-1-3" style="display:none;"> <div class="content_dotline_block"></div> <table style="border:0;width:100%;"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="center"> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> <div class="uk-grid"> <div class="uk-footer"> <div class="footer"> <b>COLLOQUIUM SECRETARIAT:</b> c/o Connexus Travel Ltd | Tel: (852) 3151 8900 | Fax: (852) 2590 0099 | <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f3c303333302e2a362a326d6f6d6d1f3c3031313a272a2c2b2d3e293a33713c303264"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6c0f030000031d190519015e5c5e5e2c0f0302020914191f181e0d1a0900420f0301">[email protected]</span></a><br/> <a href="/">Disclaimer</a> | <a href="../../index/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement</a> </div> </div> </div> <div id="offcanvas" class="uk-offcanvas"> <div class="uk-offcanvas-bar"> <ul class="uk-nav uk-nav-offcanvas uk-nav-parent-icon" data-uk-nav="{multiple:true}"><li class="uk-nav-header">International Actuarial Colloquium 2022</li><li><a href="/">Home</a></li><li class="uk-parent"><a href="#">About</a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li><a href="../../index/about/welcome-message">Welcome Message</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/about/governance-structure">Governance Structure</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/about/about-aac">About AAC</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/about/about-ashk">About ASHK</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/about/past-aacs-archive">Past AACs Archive</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="uk-parent"><a href="#">Programme</a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li><a href="../../index/programme/programme-skeleton">Full Programme</a></li> <li><a href="/">Recorded Sessions</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/programme/photo-gallery">Photo Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/programme/call-for-papers">Call for Papers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="uk-parent"><a href="#">Registration</a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li><a href="../../index/registration/registration-info">Registration</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/registration/participant-list">Participant List</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="uk-parent"><a href="#">Our Sponsors</a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li><a href="../../index/our-sponsors/sponsorship-opportunities">Sponsorship Opportunities</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="uk-parent"><a href="#">Travel & Hotel</a><ul class="uk-nav-sub"><li><a href="../../index/travel-and-hotel/hotel-accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/travel-and-hotel/half-day-tour">Half-day Tour</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/travel-and-hotel/about-hong-kong">About Hong Kong</a></li> <li><a href="../../index/travel-and-hotel/getting-around-hk">Getting Around Hong Kong</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><hr/><div class="left_menu_footer"> COLLOQUIUM SECRETARIAT: <br/>c/o Connexus Travel Ltd <br/> Tel: (852) 3151 8900 <br/> Fax: (852) 2590 0099 <br/> <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ceada1a2a2a1bfbba7bba3fcfefcfc8eada1a0a0abb6bbbdbabcafb8aba2e0ada1a3f5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3808c8f8f8c92968a968ed1d3d1d1a3808c8d8d869b969097918295868fcd808c8e">[email protected]</span></a><br/> <a href="/">Disclaimer</a> | <a href="../../index/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement</a></div></li></ul> </div> </div> <script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body> </html>

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