Explainer | How can consumers avoid being burned after collapse of Singaporean 1880 club in Hong Kong?

Explainer | How can consumers avoid being burned after collapse of Singaporean 1880 club in Hong Kong?

The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club has proceeded with liquidation with debts of about HK$20 million (US$2.5 million), following its abrupt closure after just seven months in business. The Post unpacks the potential pitfalls of joining a private club and what consumers should do to protect themselves. 1. What’s happened to 1880…

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Hong Kong beauty centre closure sparks probe into HK$200,000 of prepaid packages

Hong Kong beauty centre closure sparks probe into HK$200,000 of prepaid packages

Hong Kong Customs and a consumer watchdog are investigating 22 complaints involving HK$200,000 (US$26,000) in prepaid packages following the abrupt closure of a beauty centre in Fanling, a lawmaker assisting victims has said. Athena Beauty, located in Cheung Wah Estate in Fanling, was also accused of transferring customers’ information without consent to Classic Life, a…

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Ten Keywords for China’s 2024 Wine Market

Ten Keywords for China’s 2024 Wine Market

From policy shifts to new consumption trends, here are ten keywords that illustrate the landscape of this year’s Chinese wine market. By the end of 2024, the Chinese wine market, which many merchants hoped would rebound this year, remains mired in a downturn. Yet, unlike the stark struggles of 2023, glimmers of a more optimistic…

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