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- 2024.10.15
Survey of 62 Supermarket Products with Size Change Revealed A Highest de facto Price Hike of 26% Advocating for Unit Price Labelling to Help Smart Price Comparison Against Shrinkflation
In recent years, there have been cases in various parts of the world where the volume or weight of foodstuff and daily necessities were reduced while shelf prices remained unchanged. Reasons may vary but in the eyes of consumers, they are tantamount...
- 2024.09.16
Estate Agents that Make Misrepresentations Are Liable for Compensation Depending on the Agreement Owners May Also Be Liable Purchasers Should Verify the Information Before Signing the Contract to Avoid Being Misled into Making the Wrong Decision
Whether it is buying a property for self-use or for investment purposes, it is nonetheless a monumental decision with major costs involved. During the process, the estate agent plays a pivotal role and acts as an important communication channel...
- 2024.09.16
Gaps in Air Ticket Add-On Services May Lead to Disputes Industry Urged to Improve Communication for a Pleasant Journey
In recent years, many airlines have expanded their air ticket options to include a variety of purchasable add-on services beyond the standard cabin classes. These services include advance seat selection, priority boarding and baggage delivery, extra...
- 2024.09.16
Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles Advised to Purchase Additional Commercial Motor Insurance To Increase Protection for Passengers and Pedestrians Advocating Enhanced Unilateral Recognition Insurance Products to Strengthen Choices
Applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles are increasingly on the rise as cross-border travel becomes more convenient and flexible. Yet motorists must be cognizant of whether their vehicle insurance coverage offers adequate protection...
- 2024.09.16
Over 40% of Ceramic Tableware Models Detected with Trace Amounts of Lead and Cadmium Release All Complied with Relevant Standards Manufacturers Recommended to Continuously Improve Production Quality to Ensure Product Safety
Whether dining out or staying in for a cosy home-cooked meal, ceramic tableware is often used on a daily basis. The raw materials for ceramic tableware are different types of pottery or porcelain clay, which undergo the processes of shaping,...
- 2024.08.19
Extraction Performance of Cooker Hoods Not Necessarily Correlated to Exhaust Airflow Rates or Fan Rotation Speed Advocating for Standardised Performance Measurement Methods to Facilitate Smart Consumption Choices
Whether it is to “steam, stir fry, stew, deep fry or pan fry”, the more common cooking methods of Hong Kong people, it is inevitable that much cooking steam and grease would be produced, and an effective cooker hood could maintain good air...
- 2024.08.19
Inferior Quality of Sports Shoes and Poor After-Sales Service Led to Disputes Traders Urged to Review Product Design and Consumer Experience To Foster Trust
As the Chinese saying goes, “The craftsman who wishes to work well has first to sharpen his instruments”. To sports enthusiasts, having high-performance and high-quality footwear is likewise vital. The sports shoe market is highly competitive in...
- 2024.08.19
Refills or “Shop Naked” of Personal and Household Necessities Could Help Save the Environment and Money Traders Urged to Improve Product Information and Concessions to Boost Consumer Confidence
Minimising plastic use is one of the world’s top environmental priorities, and to support waste reduction at source, many consumers have begun to build the habit of reusing plastic containers of personal and household necessities and buying refills...