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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…

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 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…

China Earlier this year, PharmaBoardroom highlighted five of the most innovative and important biotech companies making waves in the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical market, China. Here, we pick out five more firms looking to crack both the Chinese and international markets.   EpimAB Biotherapeutics Founded in 2015, EpimAb Biotherapeutics is a privately owned…

Taiwan William Foreman, president of AmCham Taipei, describes the attractiveness and challenges of Taiwan’s business landscape and the implications of US-China relations on the island. Foreman goes on to highlight the key issues facing the chamber’s healthcare members and concludes with a message about the necessary next steps to further enhance…

Taiwan Leo Liu, president of GeneReach Biotechnology Corp, shares the story of the diagnostics startup and explains his strategy to transition the company from a leading animal health point-of-care device manufacturer to a firm with a growing footprint in human health.   In Taiwan, startups can cooperate together to work on…

Taiwan Susan Hsu, managing director of Taiwanese data-driven CRO StatPlus, speaks about the key trends impacting Taiwan’s clinical trial environment and goes on to share her views on the increasing attractiveness of the island. Hsu concludes by explaining the service provider’s strategic position within APAC and its unique strength as a…