On November 1, 1994 Ronald Brown, U.S secretary of commerce, and Takakuzu Kuriyama, Japan's ambassador to the United States, signed the Medical Technology Arrangement (MTA). The agreement marked an important step opening to U.S. manufacturers Japan's public sector procurement market for medical... Read More
As the environment for importing medical devices into Japan changes, it is important for U.S. firms selling in Japan to understand the implications of the new rules and regulations for their products. Companies should include in their foreign market strategies regular and... Read More
An exceptional economic boom in the Asia Pacific region has spurred a large expansion in dental markets, providing remarkable prospects for foreign manufacturers of dental equipment. Dental hygiene and cosmetics have become major consumer health priorities as many more consumers can afford... Read More
This article is an overview of business opportunities for medical product manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region. Topics include Japan's import requirements, registration procedures, and the keiretsu system; Chinas slow decentralization of its healthcare system; the market growth of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia,... Read More
A basic guide to conducting business in China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Topics include personal and business relationships, negotiating, gift-giving, body language, introductions and language and cultural differences. Read More