China The Honorable William Zarit, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing (AmCham Beijing), shares the insights gained over his 25 years in China, the key priorities of AmCham Beijing regarding trade and economic linkages, and the fundamental need for both countries to strike a new ‘grand bargain’ based…
Malaysia Ewe Kheng Huat, executive director of PhAMA, the Malaysian association for innovative companies, describes the current market environment for innovative medicines in Malaysia, from the difficulties to enter the Malaysian market to the great opportunities the country can offer in terms of clinical research and shared services. We believe…
France Catherine Bourrienne-Bautista, Déléguée générale of the GEMME (L’association Genérique Même Medicament, France’s generics and biosimilars association), provides her take on the state of the generics and biosimilars industry in France. Bourrienne-Bautista offers her thoughts on the 8th edition of the Strategic Council of Health Industries (CSIS) and outlines a plan…
Turkey Turgut Tokgöz, secretary general of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Turkey (IEIS), provides his take on the state of the Turkish pharmaceutical sector, highlighting the challenges that the industry faces with domestic pricing policy, the currency crisis of the Turkish Lira, and the barriers hindering Turkish firms from entering the…
Malaysia Siobhan Das, executive director of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the close business ties between the two countries and the future opportunities that exist for further investment growth in Malaysia. What are the main activities of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)? We’re proud to say…
Malaysia Billy Urudra, president of the Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries, highlights the major trends and challenges in the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry, especially for generics players and touches upon the potential changes that will arise from the new government. Can you provide our readers with an overview of the current…
France Philippe Lamoureux, director of LEEM, the pharmaceutical industry’s association in France, reflects on the winds of change in the sector after the establishment of the Macron government, the 2018 Strategic Council of Health Industries (CSIS) and new pro-industry measures. I believe that we can make France a worldwide leader in…
Malaysia Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram walks us through the NCSM’s mission to raise awareness on cancer prevention and early diagnosis in Malaysia. She details the need for more government support to make cancer education a pillar in healthcare and discredits the idea that care only includes treatment and cure. Could you…
France Dr. Denis Comet, President of AFCRO (the French Association of CROs), talks about the evolution of the clinical research environment in France and the new government actions aimed at speeding up the clinical trial process. Didier Genot from France Biotech told us that France has lost competitiveness when it…
Hong Kong Wolfgang Niedermark of GIC in Hong Kong, part of the AHK network of German Chambers of Commerce worldwide assesses the business relationship between Germany and Asia and how Hong Kong compares to its regional competitors as an investment destination What is your assessment of the business relationship between Germany and…
Algeria Marko Ackermann of the German-Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) discusses bringing German and Algerian companies together in partnerships, the investment landscape in Algeria, and the opportunities present in the country’s healthcare and life sciences sectors. How would you describe the capabilities and offering of AHK in Algeria?…
Malaysia Roberto Benetello, CEO of the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI), discusses the chamber’s function in Malaysia, the current business environment of the country, and the upcoming changes that will be faced by both local and foreign healthcare industry players. What is the role of the EUMCCI? The…
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