The US Trade Development Agency (TDA) estimates that developing countries in Asia will spend over $6 billion on healthcare technology over the next five years. There are at least 25 large-scale healthcare technology projects either underway or on the drawing board in... Read More
Despite sluggish economies in some countries, Asia still represents future growth opportunities in healthcare products. Over the next 20 years, Asian healthcare markets are expected to grow at a rate two and a half times that of the West. A rising standard... Read More
Since 1997, Indonesia has battled its worst economic crisis in decades. Therefore, it is no surprise that Indonesia's healthcare industry is facing significant challenges. This article discusses the medical device market in Indonesia and its potential for growth. The medical device registration... Read More
Despite its currency crisis, Asia still offers manufacturers many opportunities. Asia's recent currency crisis has caused some U.S. medical device companies to wonder whether there is still a market for their products and services. Concern has risen that Asians have lost their... Read More
Southeast Asia is becoming an increasingly important market for medical products, including products for diagnosing and treating infectious diseases. Pharmaceutical and diagnostics firms can take advantage of shorter regulatory procedures required in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and... Read More
This article contains analyses of healthcare trends and policies, and the role of foreign medical companies in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. As Asia continues to be the fastest growing region in the world, economic... Read More
Growing healthcare reforms throughout Asia offer optimistic future prospects for multinational pharmaceutical companies. Southeast Asia has the world's fastest growing pharmaceutical market; while China's pharmaceutical sales have reached up to $10 billion and will continue to grow. Despite the issues of intellectual... Read More
Through an increased prosperity from export earnings, the Indonesian government has been able to focus more attention towards enhancing living standards. Hospitals have access to technologically-advanced equipment and public health centers are growing at a rate of about 4% per year. In... Read More