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- 2026-05-14 research_milestone Consumer Council released test results for air conditioner cooling efficiency. source
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Hong Kong watchdog questions supermarket BOGO deals, citing hidden costs
Hong Kong's Consumer Council has raised concerns about the true value of "buy-one-get-one-free" and bulk-buy promotions offered by major supermarkets. A survey revealed that some promotional offers provided smaller disc…
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Hong Kong sanitary pads show wide absorption gaps and poor labeling
A recent survey of 36 sanitary pads in Hong Kong revealed significant disparities in absorption speeds, with one product taking 73 seconds to absorb simulated menstrual fluid, exceeding the national standard of 60 secon…
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Rosewood Hotel Group proceeds with Town Club takeover amid member opposition
Rosewood Hotel Group is proceeding with its plan to take over the operations of the Town Club in Hong Kong on August 8, despite significant opposition from a group of members. The hotelier's Carlyle & Co private club is…
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Hong Kong reading glasses fail to list key eye strain prevention details
A recent test by Hong Kong's Consumer Council found that over half of the 17 ready-to-wear reading glasses examined failed to provide crucial labeling information. Specifically, most models did not list the pupillary di…
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Hong Kong watchdog warns pet owners on insurance terms
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has advised pet owners to carefully review the terms and conditions of pet insurance policies, particularly regarding third-party liability. This warning comes as more restaurants are n…
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Hong Kong consumer watchdog urges clearer hotel booking policies
Hong Kong's Consumer Council is urging hotels and online booking platforms to be more transparent about their refund and booking change policies. This call comes after the council received 3,346 complaints about lodging…
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Hong Kong claw machine complaints surge 760% amid deceptive practices
Complaints regarding claw machines in Hong Kong have surged by over 760% in the last three years, according to the city's consumer watchdog. The increase in grievances is attributed to issues such as deceptive displays,…
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Hong Kong watchdog finds 33% cooling efficiency gap in top-rated air cons
Hong Kong's consumer watchdog has found significant variations in cooling efficiency among 13 top-rated air conditioner models. Despite all units bearing the highest energy efficiency label, their performance varied by …