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Thailand The Thai pharma market, one of the largest in the ASEAN region, stood at USD 4.6 billion in size in 2016. A recent report from the Dutch Embassy in Thailand projects that the market will grow to USD 6.3 billion in 2021 and 8.4 billion by 2026. Made with Visme…

Thailand Thailand’s healthcare expenditure is projected to rise from USD 25.3 billion in 2016 to 47.9 billion by 2026, a ten-year CAGR of 6.6%.  Made with Visme Infographic Maker   According to a 2018 report from the Dutch Embassy in Thailand, in 2018 Thailand had around 50,000 physicians and 25,000 health…

Thailand Suthep Namwongsamran, GM of M&H Manufacturing, provides insights into the distinctive model that has allowed M&H to become one of Thailand’s leading domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers. He also outlines the expected development of the M&H’s international strategy and his focus on bringing biosimilars to Thailand via mutually beneficial partnerships.   We…

Taiwan Professor Shih-Hua Lin, president of Taiwan’s National Defense Medical Center, shares an overview of the academic and research environment of the institute as well as its role in cultivating the internationally connected talent that will drive Taiwan’s biomedical industry forward.   We must focus on how we can continue international…

Egypt As Egypt rolls out Universal Health Insurance with the aim of achieving full coverage between 2030 and 2035, the domestic pharmaceutical market stands to see significant long-term shifts. As self-medication is currently the cheapest form of treatment, out-of-pocket expenditures make up 62 percent of total health expenditure; a number which…

Egypt Amro Kandil, managing director Northeast Africa for GE Healthcare, outlines how his affiliate has grown to be the partner of choice for the Egyptian government as it seeks to improve the level of medical technology available in institutions throughout Egypt.    GE Healthcare has invested in the oncology team in…

Company Profile As one of the longest-standing multinational companies in Egypt, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi aims to plays a major role in ensuring access to innovative pharmaceuticals for the Egyptian population through manufacturing locally.   During President Macron’s visit, Sanofi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Ministry of Health…

Thailand Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, secretary-general of the Thai FDA shares the recent reforms carried out in the hope of facilitating greater patient access to both domestic and internationally-produced treatments. Dr Krassanairawiwong also highlights the institution’s current priorities, including medical cannabis, positioning Thailand as a clinical trials hub, and further developing the…

Taiwan Scott Li, deputy director of H Spectrum, a biotech and talent incubator within the Foxconn group, explains the organization’s history and unique role in supporting Foxconn’s transition into healthcare. Li also shares his insights on the top challenges facing Taiwan’s innovation and entrepreneurial landscape.   H Spectrum is now positioned…

Thailand Sumalee Kristarnin, country president of Novartis Thailand, shares the main initiatives of the affiliate in Thailand to take care of people, employees and patients. She highlights how the key priorities, put in place at the global level, are reflected in the local business, and how Novartis is trying to introduce…

Opinion Janssen Australia & New Zealand’s Bruce Goodwin argues that greater adoption of patient-centric practices is beneficial to patients, companies and healthcare systems as a whole. Goodwin also gives his five fundamental pillars to adopting a patient-centric approach.    We know that patient-centricity not only aids better healthcare, it also has…

Opinion Bayer’s Michael Levy examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can assist in both the routine and advanced analytical tasks involved in conducting pharmacovigilance and therefore better ensure the safety of pharmaceuticals and the health of patients.   Pharmacovigilance or Patient Safety aims to promote and protect the health and well-being of…