This article was also published on Medical Device Summit An increasing number of Western device companies have been acquiring or entering into joint ventures with Asian medical firms. Acquisitions and joint ventures with Asian medical companies can provide many advantages for Western... Read More
This presentation provides an overview of the Asian medical device markets and covers important regulatory issues for specific Asian countries, including China, Japan, India, Thailand, and Vietnam. To view these presentation slides, please click on Asia Medical Device Markets Overview Presentation Table of... Read More
The developing world is experiencing more Western diseases as they consume more Western products such as fast food, leading to a rise in the cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer rates. This means that the developing world is seeing a growing demand for devices... Read More
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced an electronic common technical document (eCTD) pilot program for drug application dossiers. The pilot program will start in October 2014. After feedback from the pilot, the Thai FDAs electronic submission system will be... Read More
泰国食品和药物管理局（FDA）最近宣布，对于药品注册申报资料实行电子版通用技术文件（eCTD）试点。该试点项目将于2014年10月开始。从试点中获得反馈后，泰国FDA的电子提交系统将于2015年5月全面实施。 Read More
There is a wealth of opportunities for healthcare companies looking to expand to the Asian markets. This presentation provides an overview of important business and regulatory issues to consider for medical device companies interested in Asia. To view these presentation slides, please... Read More
The pharmaceutical market in Thailand had a 2013 value of more than $4.5 billion, almost the same size as the Taiwan market. Already the second largest in Southeast Asia (behind Indonesia). the Thai drug market is projected to double by 2020. Read More
A country of 15 million people, Cambodia’s 2013 GDP was about $15.5 billion with growth around 7%. As the Cambodian economy develops, healthcare spending has been expanding throughout the country. Though still smaller and more difficult to do business in than many... Read More
Sourcing medical devices in Asia has become a common practice as more companies are taking advantage of the lower overhead, lower labor costs and increasing technical capabilities available in the Asian countries. Medical device companies can buy and manufacture a wide array... Read More
This report on Asian CROs provides a comprehensive list of contract research organizations in Asia. The countries covered include: Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Included for each CRO are contact information, description of... Read More