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Hong Kong has many positive characteristics including a comparatively high purchasing power, a business-friendly environment and was the first to launch a commercial LTE network in Asia. Mobile subscriber numbers have long passed the 200% penetration mark and the latest data from operators and the regulator show continued growth, and data suggests this rate is slowing down further, prompting a downgrade in our forecast. 3G and 4G however, are the key drivers of growth, outperforming our expectations for the year. Fixed lines continue to post declines at a more rapid pace, although IP lines are a bright spot for the industry.

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The competitive landscape of South Korea's insurance sector continues to be dominated by massive companies that are members of the local chaebol corporate groups. Overall, the sector appears mature by many standards. Nevertheless, the ongoing growth in health insurance and long-term insurance is underpinning the development of the non-life segment. In the life segment, particular companies are gaining market share through development of new products and/or changes in distribution practices.

GlobalData's new report, "Italy Arthroscopy Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Italy Arthroscopy market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Arthroscopy Implants, Arthroscopy Radio Frequency Wands, Arthroscopy Fluid Management Systems, Arthroscopes, Arthroscopic Shavers, Arthroscopy Radio Frequency Systems and Arthroscopy Visualization Systems.

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The Future of the Soy Products Market in South Korea to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Soy Products consumption trends in South Korea, historic and forecast Soy Products consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Soy Products market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Soy Products sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Impulse ice cream is expected to see the fastest growth in 2013, of 6% in current value terms. This category sees innovation every year, mainly from the leaders in the category, Helados Holanda and Nestle Mexico. Consumers seem to be used to new product launches in impulse ice cream brands targeted towards young adults, teenagers and children primarily. At the same time, innovations are regularly supported by media advertising, especially in outdoors and printed media. Helados Holanda has...

In 2013 there was a slower growth pace, as inflationary winds and interest rates started to rise to match the devaluation rate. Mid-term elections and an uncertain economic outlook made consumers less likely to take risks or buy big-ticket goods.

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The Future of the Make-up Market in Poland to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Make-Up consumption trends in Poland, historic and forecast Make-Up consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Make-Up market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Make-Up sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Basic Precious and Non-ferrous Metals market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Food Preservative Market by Type (Natural, Chemical), Function (Antimicrobial, Antioxidant), Application (Oil & Fat, Bakery, Dairy, Snack, Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Confectionery, Beverage), & Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2018

Retail sales of drinking milk products are set to record increases in both volume and value terms in 2013. This is set to be not only thanks to rising prices but also thanks to the strong volume growth which is set to be recorded in all drinking milk categories with the exception of cow's milk and powder milk, which are each set to record volume declines.

GlobalData's energy offering, "LNG Industry Outlook in North America, 2014 - Capacity Analysis, Forecasts and Details of All Operating and Planned LNG Terminals" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the LNG industry in North America. It provides asset level information relating to active and planned LNG terminals in North America. The profiles of major companies operating in the LNG industry in North America are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

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Contact lenses volume sales demonstrated growth of 4% in 2013. This was mainly driven by the positive performance of daily disposable lenses, which accounted for 89% of total volume sales. However, value sales of contact lenses only saw a small increase of 1% in 2013. This was because traditional (reusable) lenses and extended wear lenses, which represented about one third of total sales, experienced a continuous decline in value sales. In addition, frequent wearers of contact lenses are...

Asthma and allergic rhinitis are both very common diseases in the world today. As the global atmosphere becomes more and more seriously contaminated, incidence of these diseases increases year by year.

GlobalData's new report, "Japan Orthobiologics Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Japan Orthobiologics market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Bone Graft Substitutes, Viscosupplementation, Bone Allografts and Bone Growth Stimulators.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Legal Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The expansion of the global bakery product industry is forecast to reach 7.0% p.a. in the coming years. Between 2007 and 2013 the market increased with an average annual growth of 6.6%. Currently, wafers, waffles, and sweet biscuits account for 33.4% of the global demand while the remaining market share is divided between toasted bread, rusks, and other toasted products (2.0%), crispbread (1.1%), gingerbread (0.8%), and other type of bakery products (62.7%).

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Soup grows by 2% in value terms, reaching JPY211 billion in 2013. The values sales of soup increased consistently over the review period, with a 2% CAGR. Soup has made up an important part of Japanese people's diets for a long time. Soup is convenient for consumers, particularly when people like to add one more side dish to their main meals. Consumers' lifestyles are becoming increasingly busier, with a growing number of women who continue working even after marriage and having children. This has...

There is cautious optimism in the Lithuanian construction sector, bolstered by improvements in the domestic economy and stronger export performance. Although these factors will prove potent enough to help the sector return to positive growth territory in 2013 and 2014, the medium- to long-term outlook will remain less impressive, owing to uncertainties surrounding key transport and energy projects. On the brighter side, its EU membership will attract investors, helping the sector post annual average growth of 3.6% between 2014 and 2023.

The Future of the Soups Market in Norway to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Soups consumption trends in Norway, historic and forecast Soups consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Soups market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers & acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Soups sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

In 2013, noodles remains a dynamic category and sees growth of 6% in current value terms and 3% in volume to achieve a total of C$255 million. A key factor that continues to support and drive demand is the growing population flow coming from Asia Pacific and mainstream Canadians who are increasingly familiar with Asian cuisine due to travel and job mobility and increasing Asian cuisine options in retail and foodservice outlets. In foodservice, volume sales of noodles rise by 4% in current value...