Because usability is at its beginning stages in Hong Kong, there are great opportunities here to learn more about Eastern users and their needs.
There is a long history of usability testing, in practice if not in name, in Japan. Professional organizations for usability, outside of the academic context, are just taking off.
New Zealand, traditionally an early adopter of technology, is seen as a great “test location” by many companies. Awareness of the business benefits of usability is growing.