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Taiwan Eric Yang, secretary general of the Taiwan Precision Medical and Molecular Diagnostics Industry Association (PMMD), speaks about the key challenges facing the sector and the top priorities of the organization and its member companies. Yang goes on to share his insights on the opportunities that exist for precision medicine and…

Thailand Sukanya Uerchuchai, executive director of the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce, introduces one of the most dynamic European Chambers in Thailand, highlights the trade between Thailand and France, and explains the investment opportunities that Thailand offers for French companies.   Thailand is the second largest economic partner of France in Southeast…

Sweden The American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden promotes trade and investment between the USA and Sweden. Peter Dahlen, AmCham Sweden’s managing director, outlines the significance of Swedish American ties, both macroeconomically and from a healthcare investment standpoint. This is in addition to the success of American companies in the country…

Taiwan Carol Cheng, chief operating officer of the Taiwan Research-based Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (TRPMA), gives an update on the current condition of Taiwan’s biopharma environment and speaks about the country’s innovative capacity as an industry leader not only in the region but globally.   In total, there are 295 Taiwan new…

Sweden Anders Blanck, director general of LIF, Sweden’s association representing the research-based pharmaceutical industry, breaks down the ins and outs of the country’s regionalized healthcare system and the drivers of the Swedish pharmaceutical market. He then delves into the reforms Sweden needs to undertake for its healthcare system to adapt to…

Sweden SwedenBIO gathers together actors from across the life science ecosystem of Sweden, with members ranging from small university spin-offs to large international companies, incubators, science parks, patent bureaus, and funding bodies. Jonas Ekstrand and Helena Strigård outline what makes Sweden such an innovation powerhouse, how SwedenBIO has fostered international connections,…

Sweden Heidi Stensmyren is the Chairman of the Swedish Medical Association and in 2018 was ranked by Dagens Medicine as the sixth most powerful person in Swedish healthcare. The Swedish Medical Association is the union and professional association for medical doctors in Sweden. Here, Stensmyren discusses the current condition of Swedish…

Taiwan Johnsee Lee, chairman of Taiwan Bio Industry Organization, gives an update on the major developments of the country’s biotech environment over recent years, speaking about its new areas of focus, unique strengths, and the remaining amendments necessary to realize the industry’s global ambition. Lee also discusses the organization’s upcoming event…

Spain Margarita Alfonsel, general secretary of Fenin, offers her perspective on the state of the MedTech industry in Spain, the changing dynamics between the public and private sector, and the issues of rolling out value-based healthcare.   Spanish healthcare devices are highly competitive and, as a group, we are present in…

Sweden Swecare Foundation is a platform where academia, public sector actors, and the private sector come together to promote the internationalization and export growth of Swedish healthcare and life sciences. Anna Riby, regional director East Asia, Shampa Bari, regional director South Asia and Cécilia Wismar, office manager/CEO assistant, explain how the…

Egypt Ashraf Elkhouly, executive director of the Egyptian Society for Pharmaceutical Research, discusses how recent healthcare reforms will help to attract more investment to Egypt and the importance of public-private partnerships for improving the country’s healthcare system.   In collaboration with the government, we started to look into possibilities on how…

Egypt Dr Maged George, chairman of the Egyptian Export Council of Medical Industries, highlights the obstacles that the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry is facing in the wake of the currency devaluation both locally and abroad. He also gives insights into Egypt’s new consolidated approach of targeting other African countries for exports, uniting…