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- 2007.04.10
Mainland travelers are duly advised to shop wisely in Hong Kong
Mainland travelers are duly advised to shop wisely in Hong Kong. The shopping advice was issued today (April 10) through the mainland media ahead of the peak travel season during the extended May 1 holidays. This was made possible with the...
- 2007.03.29
Impact of Branch Closures and Fee Increases of Banks onDisadvantaged Consumers
Banking service on the wheels may just be the solution to the shortage of bank branches in an effort to cater to disadvantaged consumers. The Consumer Council has recommended to the banking sector to explore the feasibility of introducing mobile...
- 2007.03.15
Adult English Courses - CHOICE # 365
Consumers contemplating enrolment in adult English courses that are eligible for Continuing Education Fund (CEF), are advised to confirm with the provider on the registration status of the course and double-check the CEF Course Code as posted on the...
- 2007.03.15
CHOICE # 365
Magic Necklace Octopus Cards Dehumidifiers School Lunch Adult English Courses Motor Car Safety Chairing the press conference today (March 15) on the publication of CHOICE issue number 365 is Mr. Ambrose HO, Vice-chairman of Publicity...
- 2007.03.15
Dehumidifiers - CHOICE # 365
Dehumidifier manufacturers are urged to put their act together - by adopting the same standard which reflects more accurately the performances of dehumidifiers in use. The call followed a comparative test of the Consumer Council on 10 models of...
- 2007.03.15
Magic Necklace - CHOICE # 365
The Consumer Council has uncovered a case of dubious medical device promoted to alleviate body pain and many health problems by emitting what it calls "sound wave frequency". It concerns a product in the shape of a necklace and hanging at the tip of...
- 2007.03.15
Motor Car Safety - CHOICE # 365
In car design, occupant safety should go hand in hand with pedestrian protection. This is the position of the Consumer Council when it comes to the overall assessment of car safety. In the latest test conducted by Euro NCAP (The European New Car...
- 2007.03.15
Octopus Cards - CHOICE # 365
Greater transparency on Octopus card is called for to allow cardholders easy access and checking of their card balances and transaction records to ensure accuracy. The Consumer Council has proposed to the operator, Octopus Cards Ltd. (OCL), the...