As previously reported in March 2017, Vietnam revised the registration requirements for Class B, C, and D medical devices. At that time, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MOH) required these classes to be registered and have a market authorization license by January... Read More
The Asia-Pacific medical imaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 10 percent from 2017 to 2021, according to a report by Technavio. The growth is being driven by technological advancements such as 4-D medical imaging,... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are around 430 million diabetics worldwide, a number that will grow to 650 million by 2040. 60% of diabetics are Asian, and diabetes is currently... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. Introduction Sports medicine is the treatment of injuries or health problems related to exercise, sports, or any other health activity. Asia accounts for approximately 15 percent of the global sports medicine market, which was... Read More
Following the example of the U.S. FDA's Orphan Drug Act established in 1983, some Asian countries have developed orphan drug legislation, such as Singapore's Orphan Drug Exemption to the Medicines Act and Japan's Orphan Drug Amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. While... Read More
There are several steps to consider when entering the Asian medical device market. This presentation covers 10 essential steps to help grow your business in Asia. Case studies will be used to demonstrate key points. To view these presentation slides, please click... Read More
This article was also published on Medtech Intelligence. Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. With a population greater than 4.4 billion (or about two-thirds of the world’s population), there are tremendous medtech opportunities in the region. Nowadays,... Read More
Studies have shown that Asians are at a higher risk of developing type II diabetes than Europeans. As Asia is continuing to develop, lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol are on the rise. About 70% of diabetes patients live... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. Asia’s population is aging quickly. The demographics are changing rapidly with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies, resulting in shifting healthcare trends. The WHO says “ageing well” must be a global priority, because the... Read More
Vietnam has new regulations that now require registration for all medical devices imported into Vietnam. Starting in 2017, all imported medical devices are required to be registered for marketing authorization licenses. Previously, only 24 items required registration, and the license was valid... Read More