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- 2011.12.15
Hiking Prices for Maternity Packages in Private Hospitals - CHOICE# 422
A Consumer Council survey has revealed that charges for maternity packages, including items for maternal and baby care, in some private hospitals have increased substantially this year. The maximum increase is almost 50%. According to some...
- 2011.12.15
Microbiological Quality of Buns and Sandwiches - CHOICE # 422
In a joint study conducted by the Consumer Council and the Centre...
- 2011.12.15
Pyramid Selling Prohibition Ordinance Will Come Into Effect NextMonth - CHOICE # 422
A new ordinance aiming at prohibiting pyramid selling has just been passed earlier this month in the Legislative Council to replace the existing ordinance on such prohibition. The new ordinance will come into effect by next month. According to the...
- 2011.12.15
Tax Loan Rates Up From Record Low - CHOICE # 422
Tax loans are getting more expensive this year as interest rates have been raised amidst downturn in economic outlook. The 20 tax loan schemes collected from banks and financial institutions by the Consumer Council have revealed an upward trend in...
- 2011.12.14
Price Comparison Reports - Lam Tin
The Consumer Council today (December 14) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Lam Tin. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...
- 2011.12.08
The Consumer Council the impending retirement of its ChiefExecutive
The Consumer Council today (8 December 2011) announced the impending retirement of its Chief Executive, Ms. Connie LAU, who will proceed on pre-retirement leave from October 1, 2012. Ms. Lau's superb leadership and achievement, in particular in the...
- 2011.12.07
Price Comparison Reports - Cheung Sha Wan
The Consumer Council today (December 7) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Cheung Sha Wan. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with...
- 2011.11.30
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Po
The Consumer Council today (November 30) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tai Po. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...