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Introduces a series of articles on the music industry in Asia. The effects of piracy on the Hong Kong music industry; The formation of new record labels, such as Mei Ah Music and BMA Records, which see the crisis in the Asian marketplace as an opportunity; The need for varied business interests to offset a record company's losses.

Reports that a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Hong Kong affiliate has warned that the government is failing to deter the piracy of music recordings. View of Mark Lankester of Warner Music Hong Kong that official anti-piracy efforts in Hong Kong are inadequate; Assertion that the police should become more involved to deter piracy; How making the possession of pirated merchandise illegal would be the most effective deterrent.

Reports that members of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) have jointly filed writs in the High Court in Hong Kong seeking damages and injunctions for alleged copyright infringement. Raid by Hong Kong customs and the Independent Commission Against Corruption in which 22 million discs and manufacturing equipment were seized; Arrest of Gregory Wong Pui-sham, head of the customs and excise department's prosecution, intelligence and investigation bureau for corruption.

Reports that factory workers Wu Hokeung and Wong Wang-mai were convicted in Hong Kong in June 1999 of manufacturing compact discs (CD) without a license and of possessing pirated music CDs. Warning to the men that they could face prison terms; How illegal CD trading could adversely affect Hong Kong's trading position with the rest of the world; Value of pirated music sold in Hong Kong in 1998.

Focuses on an ultimatum delivered to retailers selling pirated video compact discs (VCDs) in Hong Kong, China. Retailers that will be reported by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) office to customs officials; Ignorance of retailers that the reproductions were unauthorized.

Focuses on a march of nearly 2,000 people in the streets of Hong Kong, China, to protest piracy within the music and movie industries. Question of the effectiveness of the initiative; Organization of the protest by a coalition of copyright-based industries.

Focuses on the decision of EMI Music Asia to distribute the Blur album `13' directly to retailers in Hong Kong, China. Complaints of the city's wholesalers who had been bypassed; Companies in the sector that have shipped orders out of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the city; Comments of Patrick Mak, managing director of Ching Mei Records, on behalf of wholesalers.

Discusses the postponed Bee Gees concert in Hong Kong, China. Comments of the popular music group's promoter, Pato Leung; Proximity of the proposed date to Chinese New Year; Other reasons for the decision.

Reports on the opening of two Blockbuster Video outlets in Hong Kong. Inclusion of the stores in the assets of Hong Kong rental and retail chain KPS, which was acquired by Blockbuster; Plans of Blockbuster for the total of 38 stores; Districts in which stores are expected to succeed; Marketing concentrations.