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- 2009.07.15
School textbooks up slightly in price despite lower than CPI - CHOICE # 393
Primary and secondary school textbooks rose in prices by an average of 1.6% and 1.0% respectively this year. The extent of increase was below the average increase of 2.7% in the Composite CPI in the preceding 12-month period 2009 over the same period...
- 2009.07.15
Survey reveals widespread increase in banking service charges -CHOICE # 393
Despite the economic slowdown and a minimal deposit interest rate, a Consumer Council survey has found many banks to raise their service charges. This was borne out in a survey of the Consumer Council last month covering 22 banks on their levels of...
- 2009.07.15
The importance of professional medical consultation before committing to hair transplant surgery - CHOICE # 393
Is hair transplant truly the ultimate solution to your hair loss problem? But even if you are convinced, do take your time and don't rush into a decision. The Consumer Council strongly advised anyone contemplating hair transplant to first consult...
- 2009.07.08
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Po District
Starting from today (July 8), this weekly price survey will expand its coverage of the different types of retail outlets by including, initially, gas stations where daily provisions are also available on sale. Concurrently, the survey will cease to...
- 2009.06.30
Price Comparison Reports - Chai Wan District
The Consumer Council today (June 30) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Chai Wan District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.06.24
Price Comparison Reports - Kwai Fong District
The Consumer Council today (June 24) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Kwai Fong District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.06.17
Price Comparison Reports - Hung Hom District
The Consumer Council today (June 17) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Hung Hom District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.06.15
Attention beauty-conscious : How safe is your makeup foundation - CHOICE # 392
Consumers can put their heart at ease in the use of makeup foundation. All samples in a test of the Consumer Council were found to be satisfactory in hygiene. Only trace amount of lead was detected in 6 foundation samples but the amount, in...