Issue: February 02, 2012   (Archive)
Friday, May 24, 2013   

Law enforcers should rise above abuse
In the past year, the media have reported several incidents concerning police officers being harangued and harassed in the execution of their duty.



More to bottom lines than cash
The cinema at Times Square is being converted into retail space, triggering a bidding war among brand-name shops for leases.

Hotels tycoon misses boat
The tourism industry is a bright spot in the local economy, with hotels leading other sectors in paying bonuses to their staff.

Home sweet home for jailbird who refused to fly the nest
A man was charged with trespassing in his own jail cell last week.

In search of more mainland visitors
Mainland visitors continue flocking to Hong Kong in increasing numbers. They are everywhere - on the MTR, fast-food restaurants and elsewhere - and their presence is particularly pronounced during holidays.

Youngsters left to feel victimized
A fortnight ago, together with a group of ethnic minority youths, I met with Leung Chun-ying, who is contesting the election for chief executive. The object of the meeting was to inform him of the plight of these students in learning Chinese under the present education system.

The inside story on study in England
Many Hong Kong parents like to send their children to Britain for schooling, so books and journals providing information about studying there have always been popular.

Don't shoot me, 'intellectual' is the one in need of taking out
Here are the headlines: Man makes pro-SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) argument. Global internet community shocked. Shoot-to-kill order ratified.

Hot share tips for Dragon year
The market has turned subdued after a tumultuous year, and my stock veteran friend advises caution in the Year of the Dragon.



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