Hong Kong – Hong Kong Customs makes further arrest in unfair trade practice case involving rehabilitation institution
Hong Kong Customs makes further arrest in unfair trade practice case involving rehabilitation institution
******************************************************************************************
Hong Kong Customs conducted an enforcement action yesterday (July 9) and arrested a male director of a rehabilitation institution. A staff member of the institution is suspected of having applied a false trade description to the service supplied, and of engaging in unfair trade practices involving a misleading omission, in contravention of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (TDO). Customs officers today (July 10) mounted an enforcement action again and arrested the male staff member for suspected contravention of the TDO.
Customs earlier received information alleging that a staff member of a rehabilitation institution falsely claimed to a customer that the prepaid book fees for a two-year training course could be refunded. However, the institution did not refund the fees to the customer in the end.
In addition, the staff member claimed that the accommodation deposit paid by the customer would be refunded after his children completed the course. However, it was only after the institution ceased to provide the training course that the staff member informed the customer of a material information i.e. the deposit would not be refunded even the course was discontinued.
After investigations, Customs officers yesterday arrested the male director of the rehabilitation institution. The 47-year-old male staff member suspected to be involved in the case was further arrested today. The two arrested persons have been released on bail pending further investigation.
An investigation is ongoing, and the possibility of other persons involved in the case being arrested is not ruled out.
Under the TDO, any trader who applies a false trade description to a service supplied or offered to be supplied to a consumer commits an offence. Any trader who engages in a commercial practice that omits or hides material information or provides material information in a manner that is unclear, unintelligible, ambiguous or untimely, and as a result causes, or is likely to cause, an average consumer to make a transactional decision, commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Members of the public may report any suspected violations of the TDO to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/).
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – WEBWIRE – Saturday, April 27, 2024
As graduation season approaches, Hallmark is here to ease the stress that comes with this busy time of year. From invitations and thank you notes to celebratory gifts and greeting cards, Hallmark is the destination for all graduation needs. In addition to signature greeting cards, Hallmark is also releasing a new collection ofHallmark + Venmo Cardsdesigned specifically for the class of 2024. Hallmark + Venmo Cards pair the excitement of receiving a greeting card with the ease of gifting money digitally. Customers can securely send money through Venmo in a physical Hallmark card, offering a unique and convenient way to gift money to graduates. The new Hallmark + Venmo Cards are an innovative way to send money to our graduates, said Kyle Monson, greetings merchant director at Hallmark. Graduation is a milestone moment that deserves recognition, and whether its high school or college, graduates always appreciate a little help in funding their next steps. Hallmark + Venmo Cards Hallmark and Venmo have teamed up to make graduation gifting a breeze with a new collection ofHallmark + Venmo Cardsfeaturing designs and sentiments for graduates of all levels. More Ways to Celebrate Graduates In addition to Hallmark + Venmo Cards, Hallmark offers an assortment ofgraduation greeting cardsandgraduation giftsto serve as a meaningful reminder of their great accomplishments. Complete the gifting moment with decorative gift wraps and bags. Hallmark offers a wide selection ofgraduation-themed gift wrapas the perfect accessory to enhance any celebration. VisitHallmark.comfor more information, locate aHallmark Gold Crown store, or sign up for Crown Rewards. As aCrown Rewardsmember, you can earn points on every purchase and receive exclusive savings and rewards. You can also find Hallmark greeting cards, gift wrap and gifts at retailers nationwide. #### About Hallmark For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and employing more than 20,000 worldwide, the company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. TheHallmark Globalbusiness designs andsells greeting cards,gifts, ornaments and gift packaging in more than 30 languages with distribution in nearly 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including a network of company-owned and independently owned Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries.Crayolaoffers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark childrens creativity around the globe.Hallmark Mediaoperates three cable networks Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark Family as well as Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription video on-demand streaming service.Crown Centeris a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmarks headquarters. For more information, visitHallmark.com.
A4, manufacturer of premium sportswear and team uniforms, is proud to announce that it is now making all its most popular apparel, and the vast majority of its line, with recycled polyester. In recent years, many companies have launched sustainable styles that are made from recycled material. Typically, it has been limited to a few styles that are sold at a premium. A4 is going a different route. Mark Mertens, President and Owner of A4, says “It is a radical move. A4 is going all out by revamping nearly its entire line to be made with recycled polyester. True to form A4 does not see this as an opportunity to raise prices. Indeed, it gives us the chance to offer our customers a unique selling proposition and added value. This is the A4 way. It is something we have been working toward for a while now.” The polyester yarn is generated using recycled water bottles, billions of which end up in our landfills and oceans annually. Diverting these to be used in performance apparel, not only reduces waste but does so in a way customers can support without sacrificing financially. “We are committed to continually investing in our customers’ business by giving them the highest quality apparel, at the best prices on the market, in a sustainable manner. This is a win for us, our customers and the environment,” said Mr. Mertens. Media Contact: Adam Waugh, awaugh@a4.com, 323-585-0550 x502 About A4 – A4 operates on a simple principal: Provide the highest quality athletic apparel at the lowest possible prices. We do this by cutting out the middle men. A4 designs, cuts and sews more of its line to maintain higher quality control and provide better performing garments. And, since we aren’t paying a bunch of middle men along the way, we pass that savings on to our customers. This formula has made A4 a leading supplier of uniforms and sports apparel to thousands of team dealers, screen printers and others who support tens of thousands of schools, leagues, teams and companies. A4 Categories WEBWIRE – Friday, October 6, 2023
The new Volvo EX30 has been honoured with its first major awards, even before the earliest cars have reached customers. In a perfect prelude to the fully electric small SUVs arrival in some markets later this year, it has been crowned Car of the Year by The Sun and Small SUV/Crossover of the Year in the News UK Motor Awards.
Announced at a presentation ceremony in London today, the accolades highlight the qualities that make the EX30 the benchmark model in its class: a choice of pure electric powertrains, cutting-edge technology and Volvo quality, safety and design, all at an accessible price.
Rob Gill, The Sun Motors Editor, said: The EX30 is everything you expect a modern Volvo to be safe, Scandi cool and sustainable at a price youd never expect.
The EX30 is going to be a huge hit. Were utterly convinced of it. Not only does it take home our Small SUV/Crossover of the Year crown, it is the stand-out winner as The Sun Car of the Year.
The News UK Small SUV/Crossover award represents a consensus of support for the EX30 across a number of the organisations national media platforms, including The Sunday Times, whose Motoring Editor, Nick Rufford, commented: Savvy buyers have been holding out for an electric SUV thats smart looking, has vim and zest, and doesnt break the bank. This mini-Volvos starting price undercuts not only its electric rivals, but plenty of petrol SUVs, too.
Kristian Elvefors, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, said: We could not hope for a better response to our newest model. These awards confirm our belief that the Volvo EX30 will help us reshape peoples perceptions of pure electric motoring with a car that suits their lifestyles, their driving needs and, importantly, their budgets.
Its success will be pivotal to the growth of our brand, taking our leadership in electrified motoring to a higher level.
The EX30 is the smallest SUV ever launched by Volvo Cars and is built on a purpose-designed electric vehicle platform. In addition to battery electric power that produces zero tailpipe emissions, it has been developed with a focus on keeping its carbon footprint to a minimum, across the complete vehicle lifecycle.
Consumers have a choice of three electric powertrains: a Single Motor version with 200kW (272hp) and a 51kWh battery; a Single Motor Extended Range with battery capacity increased to 69kWh; and a Twin Motor Performance model with 315kW (428hp) and a 69kWh battery. Its driving range is up to 476km and its battery can be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in a little over 25 minutes.
For more information on the Volvo EX30, and to use the online configurator, please go to www.volvocars.com Watch our chief executive Jim Rowan unbox the new EX30 here The small print Volvo Cars in 2022 About Volvo Car Group Volvo Cars aims to provide customers with the Freedom to Move in a personal, sustainable and safe way. This is reflected in its ambition to become a fully electric car maker by 2030 and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040. As of December 2022, Volvo Cars employed approximately 43,200 full-time employees. Volvo Cars head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg, Camarillo (US) and Shanghai (China). Descriptions and facts in this press material relate to Volvo Cars international car range. Described features might be optional. Vehicle specifications may vary from one country to another and may be altered without prior notification.To view the full copyright information click here
venVelo, an early-stage venture fund and business accelerator headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, announced a recent investment from its Fund II into CareWork, a holistic operational platform for long-term, post-acute, and senior care providers that unifies and streamlines operations by utilizing systems already in use by the provider. The company’s platform helps care providers Integrate Processes and Data, Avoid Duplicate Work, and Attract and Retain Staff, allowing care providers to improve patient care. About venVelo: venVelo – Innovative People Accelerating Innovative Companies venVelo LLC CategoriesHallmark Makes Graduation Gifting Easy with New Hallmark + Venmo Cards and More
A4 Sportswear Makes Massive Move to Sustainable Apparel
Adam Waugh
323-585-0550
www.A4.com
Contact
Volvo EX30 makes a dazzling debut as The Sun’s Car of the Year
For the full year 2022, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of SEK 22.3 billion. Revenue in 2022 amounted to SEK 330.1 billion, while global sales reached 615,121 cars.
Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales to customers in more than 100 countries. Volvo Cars is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, where it is traded under the ticker VOLCAR B.
venVelo Makes Investment Into Care Provider Carework
venVelo, a venture fund and business accelerator focused on early-stage opportunities, was formally launched in 2012 and quickly established itself as one of Central Florida’s most active venture funds. In addition to its investments, venVelo board members have been frequent speakers, panelists, and venture competition judges around the state. venVelo also has donated money to various organizations working to develop the central Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Jon Molayem
321-439-3275
www.venVelo.comContact
Ads
