Taiwan As a part of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP), the Medicines Patent Pool has signed a worldwide license with Medigen Vaccine Biologics (MVC) for its COVID-19 vaccine, representing a debut on two fronts. Not only is this the first time a COVID-19 vaccine developed by…
Taiwan In an important milestone for Taiwan’s biotech industry, Diamond Biofund – one of the territory’s most well-established venture capital (VC) funds – became the first such firm to list on the Taiwan Stock Exchange last month. Diamond, defines itself as an “evergreen” biotech venture capital fund, meaning that, unlike…
Taiwan In just 35 years, Taiwan has gone from having no biotechs on the TAIEX and Taiwan OTC stock exchanges to 124 listed firms with a combined market capitalization of more than USD 30 billion by 2020, as the below chart from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace shows. In 2019,…
Taiwan The latest pharma news from Taiwan, including Gongwin-KY’s lung cancer drug approval in China, Anxo Pharmaceutical/Genovior Biotech alliance, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Metagone Biotech’s glaucoma and macular degeneration drug development, and Ever Supreme Bio Technology’s cell therapy progress. New Gongwin-KY lung cancer drug cleared for marketing…
Taiwan With a healthcare system that is emerging as one of the most advanced in Asia and legislation that aims to support the biomedical industry, Taiwan’s pharma, biotech and medical devices markets have seen steady growth in recent years. Hecho conVisme Infographic Maker Hecho conVisme Infographic Maker Hecho conVisme Infographic Maker…
Taiwan The latest healthcare and pharma news from Taiwan, including the CDMO Bora Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Eden Biologics assets, the FDA fast track granted to the Taiwanese biomedical group United Biomedical’s Vaxxinity and the Phase II clinical trials completion for a Taiwanese COVID treatment. Bora consolidates its position in Taiwan’s…
Taiwan Novo Nordisk’s Steve Profit outlines the progression of the group’s strategy in Taiwan, how the affiliate works with the Taiwanese healthcare system and physicians on diabetes and obesity, the changes that were needed to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and new product launches he is particularly excited about. Can…
Taiwan Louis Cheng, CEO of Taiwanese firm Leadgene Biomedical, introduces the company’s expertise in antibody technologies, his ambitious internationalization plans, and comments on the vital role that companies like Leadgene have to play in more effective COVID-19 diagnostics. Given our status as a raw materials developer, we see an opportunity…
Taiwan Taiwan Bio Industry Organization Chairman Dr Johnsee Lee outlines the Taiwanese biopharmaceutical industry’s rapid and coordinated response to the COVID-19 crisis and also explains how Quark Biosciences’ diagnostics and precision medicine expertise is aiding this effort. The silver lining of the crisis is that it has provided opportunities for…
Taiwan Taiwan, although small in size, boasts a strong culture of innovation as well as a universal healthcare system that is the envy of its neighbours. Here, three country managers for pharma multinationals implanted in Taiwan give their first impressions of the market and what recommends it. NHI: Bringing the…
Taiwan Long overshadowed by larger and more well-known neighbours, the island of Taiwan is nonetheless cultivating an enviable reputation at the forefront of some of the most innovative trends shaping global healthcare today. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, the internet of things and regenerative medicine, Taiwanese firms – with the…
Taiwan While Taiwanese pharmaceutical and biotech players have traditionally set their sights on the US as a key market, rising medical needs in Asia are helping foster more regionally-focused strategies. According to data from the World Bank, healthcare spending in Asia is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2…
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