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- 2009.09.16
Notable differentials between the highest and lowest textbook expenditure under the new Senior Secondary 1 - CHOICE # 395
Is textbook expenditure under the new Senior Secondary 1 (SS1) sharply increased, much to the woes of parents? The annual textbook expenditure survey of the Consumer Council has shown an increase of 3.1%. The average textbook expenditure for the...
- 2009.09.16
Pay heed to the exclusions in a household content insurance policy, too - CHOICE # 395
In a household content insurance policy, it is not just what is covered to which you should pay attention. Equally important, if not more, are the major exclusions in the policy. Understanding these major exclusions in the policy might very well help...
- 2009.09.16
Slimming centres' new ploy to entice the unwary - CHOICE # 395
Slimming centres are offering free treatment as enticement to ensnare unwary customers. In the first 8 months of this year, the Consumer Council has received a total of 1,059 complaint cases concerning the beauty-service sector. Of which 86 cases...
- 2009.09.09
Price Comparison Reports - Kwun Tong District
The Consumer Council today (September 9) 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 Kwun Tong District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2009.09.02
Price Comparison Reports - Wai Chai District
The Consumer Council today (September 2) 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 Wan Chai District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2009.08.26
Price Comparison Reports - Yuen Long
The Consumer Council today (August 26) 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 Yuen Long District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2009.08.19
Price Comparison Reports - Choi Hung / Choi Wan
The Consumer Council today (August 19) releaed its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Choi Hung / Choi Wan District. In the analysis were listed the top...
- 2009.08.14
Beware of the side effects behind that coveted brighter smile - CHOICE # 394
A gleaming white toothy grin is everybody's dream. Responding to this desire, a range of whitening products is now available to consumers for use at home. But the Consumer Council has this word of caution for the over-eager consumers: beware of the...