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Reports on the proliferation of counterfeit designer clothing and dress accessories in Shenzhen, China. Fake goods' close resemblance to original designer items; Popularity of Shenzhen among wealthy Hong Kong housewives; Socialites who wear their counterfeit outfits to gala events; Possible reasons why wealthy women buy counterfeit items.

Reports the entry of video store Blockbuster Inc. in Hong Kong's market. Business focus of Blockbuster; Reason for the sales increase of the video compact disks technology; Comments from several video store owners.

Focuses on the positive response of collectors in Asia to international auction Web sites. Cases illustrating the growth potential of the medium's auction sites that target collectors; Strategies for site operators to succeed in the business.

Reports that the American coffee shop franchise, Starbucks, will open branches in Beijing, China. Reference to an agreement signed by the Starbucks Coffee International company; Perceptions of Lawrence Maltz, a former Starbucks executive; Reference to other American franchises that are popular in Beijing.

Focuses on the employment situation in Hong Kong. Number of pages that were printed with job listings in the periodical `South China Morning Post,' on September 19, 1998; Comments from Alfred Chown, principal of EL Consulting (Hong Kong).

Focuses on the lawsuits filed by international recording companies as part of the industry's efforts to stop Web sites linking pirated music recordings in China. Estimates on the number of such sites operating in China; Reasons of Web sites for giving away pirated music; Complaints by record companies against China's Internet market.

Reports on the decline of retailers at the Palace Mall in Hong Kong, China. Estimated stores of the mall that have been closed; Factors that should be considered in building malls; Approach to consider to make a mall attractive to people.

Details the prediction of the Association of Restaurant Managers on the challenges faced by the restaurant industry in Hong Kong, China. Business approaches used by restaurants in order to survive the crisis; Information on several foods offered by restaurants in Hong Kong; Implication of the decline on the members of the association.

Reports on investment analysts' warning about the overpricing of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.'s stock. Advice on investors to sell or postpone purchases until the company's share price drops; Concern about the rising share price of Orange PLC.

Reports on the continuing positive sales trend for cosmetics in Hong Kong, China. Strong sales at H20 Plus's stores; Stand-alone store expansion plans by H20, Bobbi Brown Essentials, Red Earth and M.A.C.; Alleged health benefits of H20's products.

Reports on the proposed cleanup of the soil at the Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong, China, by the Territory Development Department. How the soil was contaminated; Number of bids for the cleanup job; Criticism of the proposed standards and the techniques for the job; Issues raised by a consortium of oil companies, represented by law firm, Lovell White Durrant company.

Presents information on the retail trade in Hong Kong, China. Predictions made by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association pertaining to Hong Kong's sales growth; Comments from Philip K.H. Ma, chairman of the Retail Management Association; What some retailers are doing to keep customers coming back; Strategy used by HMV Hong Kong Limited.

Focuses on the Chek Lap Kok International Airport in Hong Kong. Preparation by the Mass Transit Railway Corporation for the opening of the airport and Airport Express rail line; When passengers will be able to check into the airport; Comments from Eric Tse, person in charge of moving Japan Airlines to Chek Lap Kok.

States that giveaway promotions by cigarette makers in Hong Kong were banned. When the promotions were banned; Reference to a public-health legislation which had taken effect; Use of cigarette packet trade-in, which is one of the tobacco industry's most aggressive marketing tricks; Comments from senior project manager at the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health, Alfred Chan; Details on the giveaway promotions by cigarette makers.