Hong Kong – Content costs are the number one concern affecting overall business in 2011 (71.4%) followed by distribution costs and regulatory environment (both 42.9%), according to a recent survey conducted by CASBAA on platform operators of cable TV, DTH, IPTV and other forms of video delivery to consumers across the Asia Pacific. The CASBAA Operators Group Survey of its 24 members also found 72% of respondents think the market will be better than last year but none believed it would be “the best year ever”. Principal business investments over the next 12 months will be on increasing content/channels (66.7%) and expansion/acquisition in current markets (66.7%), the operators said. Meanwhile, regulatory issues and piracy were identified as the biggest threats to business.