To expand their sales in the Asian medical markets, medical companies need to stay abreast of the new and changing regulatory environments for drugs, devices and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs). New or improved regulations are implemented frequently in Asia, including changes in... Read More
With the growth of Asian economies spurring on the expansion of Asian medical markets, medical and pharmaceutical companies in the West are increasingly looking to Asia for outsourcing. Western medical device and pharmaceutical companies have begun to outsource research and development, clinical... Read More
The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ) was formed in 1992 by the ASEAN Economic Ministers. The purpose of the committee is to eliminate technical barriers to trade and facilitate the objectives of the ASEAN... Read More
Despite the slowing economies, Asia still continues to offer medical device manufacturers many investment opportunities. With information and updates on China, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and ASEAN, this article highlights the benefits and advantages of manufacturing medical devices in Asia. Asian countries... Read More
Slowing economies have not stopped Asian countries from moving ahead with medical device regulatory reforms. Asian consumers demand high-quality healthcare products, making it worthwhile for American manufactures to be active in the region. Procedures and practices vary according to country. This article... Read More
The Asian market as whole is huge, comprising some 3.5 billion people -- 60% of the world total. Each country, though, has its own culture, business norms, and regulations, and companies investing in the region need to be aware of the differences.... 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
The Asian pharmaceutical market is constantly expanding with Korea, Japan and Taiwan leading the way. The Philippines is no exception and it is currently the fourth largest pharmaceutical market in Asia. In 1999 alone, the Filipino pharmaceutical market saw a 5% increase.... Read More
This article explains some of the basic features of Vietnam’s healthcare system and how its imported pharmaceuticals and medical equipment market is growing. While Vietnam’s healthcare system is centralized, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is eager to improve healthcare facilities and healthcare... 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