Issue: July 17, 2012   (Archive)
Monday, May 20, 2013   

Curtain closes on film quota
It is a happy ending that local filmmakers were looking for - Guangdong has agreed to scrap the quota of Hong Kong-made Cantonese films that can be screened in the province.



Law calls tune as gay dancer slips in court
A gay rights activist, who was stopped by police from dancing during a rally, has lost a High Court bid for a judicial review of the decision.

Kai Tak art students risk taking flight over rent
Students at Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts risk being ejected from their campus.

Switched-on workers required for cable challenge
Bright sparks are needed by Hongkong Electric to satisfy the surge in demand for power.

Textbook prices still don't add up
The Consumer Council is questioning why the average price of school textbooks has risen by nearly 1percent.

Obedient pair reflect wheels of progress
"Good morning Madam," a soft voice said from behind me early one morning.



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