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- 2024.07.15
Safety the Top Priority in Children’s Playhouse Design Offer Terms Should be Clearly Listed To Avoid Misunderstanding and Disputes
In recent years, playhouses for children have gained popularity in Hong Kong. These playhouses provide an array of gaming experiences and large-scale adventure facilities, such as rope tunnel courses, gigantic ball pits and giant slides. Unaffected...
- 2024.07.12
Over 100 Secondary Schools Competing in the 1st “Smart Consumption Academy” Fostering Positive Consumption Values through Joyful and Creative Learning
The first “Smart Consumption Academy” (SCA) concluded with the Award Presentation Ceremony held today (12 July 2024) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The SCA is a new educational programme for secondary school students, jointly...
- 2024.07.03
Be the First to Experience Free CHOICE at the Book Fair Participate in Featured Games and Win Exclusive Prizes to Celebrate the Golden Jubilee
Coinciding with the Council’s 50th anniversary and the exciting announcement of online CHOICE (eCHOICE) becoming free for public access next year, the theme for this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair booth (from 17 July to 23 July 2024) will be “Free...
- 2024.06.17
Computing Methods of Air Purifier Applicable Area Varied Urging for Labelling of Clean Air Delivery Rate for Easy Comparison Pay Heed to Cost of Filter Replacements as 10-Year Expenses Plus Appliance Price Could Exceed $12,000
In the face of influenza outbreaks, many families use air purifiers to improve indoor air quality and protect against bacteria and viruses. The Consumer Council tested 10 models of air purifiers on the market and found that despite manufacturers...
- 2024.06.17
Low Price Transparency and Disparate Costs for Pet Hotels Mandatory Listing of Licensed Operators Urged to Protect Animal Rights
Many families will need to make prior arrangements on temporary accommodation for their “fur babies” when they travel, and if no friends or relatives can help take care or foster them, visiting pet hotels might be the only solution. Apart from...
- 2024.06.17
Only About 10% Private Camping Sites Hold Related Licences Foster In-depth Tourism Through Strengthening Regulatory Safeguards
To enjoy the magnificent landscape in Hong Kong, many families and even tourists opt to go camping, and thus private camping sites have sprung up all over Hong Kong in recent years. These campsites offer self-service tents, caravans, or dormitories,...
- 2024.06.17
Quality of Dental Services Varies Seek Reputable Service Providers to Avoid Distress Be Mindful of Details when Using Dental Services in the Mainland to Protect Consumer Rights
As many would agree that “there are few ailments quite as excruciating as a toothache”, yet a straight, healthy set of pearly whites requires timely treatment of dental problems in addition to daily care. With an ageing population, there is...
- 2024.05.16
Cooling Capacity of 5 Models of “1 Horsepower” Window-Type Inverter Air Conditioners Lower than Claimed Energy Efficiency Varied by 13% Among Models with Grade 1 Energy Labels
Hong Kong’s summers are hot and humid. While a high-performance air conditioner can improve comfort and regulate the humidity indoors, an energy-efficient model could save more on electricity fee. The Consumer Council tested 14 models of “1...