Despite the harsh effects of the Asian financial crisis, pharmaceutical markets in Asia still have a bright future. Thailand's pharmaceutical market suffered drops in 1997 and 1998 but renewed consumer demand and increased incomes are helping rebound the Thai pharmaceutical market growth... 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
The growth rate of HIV and AIDS cases in Asia is the highest in the world. The dynamic nature of the Southeast Asian markets, in conjunction with the rapid spread of HIV and AIDS has spawned a region of incredible potential for... 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
As aging populations continue to expand in Asian nations, governments are keen to revise their healthcare systems to accommodate this growth. While Thailand's medical device market expands, opportunities for U.S. and foreign medical device manufacturers will continue to flourish. Like most developed... 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