Hong Kong

Total consideration also slid.

Forex reserve dropped US$1b.

See how much is the added charge.

"Before it's too late," warns expert.

But here's what it should improve more on.

It jumped 4 places globally.

But there's one segment that'll register growth.

Recently, our aging population has been a hot topic in Hong Kong. This issue is of course wider than just our city – in Japan, mainland China and indeed all across Asia, Europe and North America – impacts of an aging demographic are being felt not only by the general population and the healthcare industry, but also by marketers and brand strategists in other business segments.

Patent applications have been rocketing.

New product developments underway.

Awareness among start-ups still premature.

Another initiative to propel Hong Kong as an IP trading hub.

Due to avian influenza scare.

Looks like the good days are over.

But here’s some good news.

Many will still head back to mainland China.