Hong Kong VMS Group was founded in 2006 and since then has built close relationships with a handful of large anchor investors, including some of the largest families in Hong Kong. Apart from managing over USD 4.3 billion across its three in-house strategies – Private Equity, Real Estate and Structured Finance, it…
China Since it was established in 1988, PhIRDA, an organization that groups together China’s pharma innovators, research institutions and investors has played an active role in the evolution of China’s biopharma landscape. Executive President Prof. Song Ruilin outlines the advances and some of the challenges and opportunities facing China’s biotech and…
China Prof. Song Ruilin outlines the Chinese (bio)pharmaceutical industry’s progress across the three key pillars of innovation, industrialization, and internationalization in recent years. While a downturn in the global economy and a capital freeze in the biotech sector present significant challenges, Song is optimistic about his sector’s prospects, with increased international…
India Regular contributor Brendan Shaw gives his informed take on how best international stakeholders can engage with India’s attempts to transform into a global pharma innovation powerhouse, Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves Mahatma Gandhi The secret to success in India…
India Dr Viranchi Shah of Saga Lifesciences and the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) outlines the Indian pharmaceutical industry’s potential for growth and its role in global health initiatives. He highlights IDMA’s focus on scaling operations, affordability, accessibility, quality, and compliance to drive positive change across the sector. Dr Shah also…
Saudi Arabia Dr Dalia Samra-Rothe highlights the role of AHK in facilitating German companies’ entry into the Saudi market, the significant economic transformation and opportunities in Saudi Arabia, and the importance of cultural awareness and preparedness when doing business in the country. [Saudi Arabia] is undergoing a truly remarkable transformation, unlike…
India Multinational life science firms have been present in India for decades. However, they have often eschewed bringing their latest products to a country that has long prioritised affordability above innovation. Now though, as India’s GDP and market value soar and the policy environment shifts towards prioritising the domestic development of…
India The State of Gujarat is one of India’s most culturally diverse, the birthplace of ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi, and the only place in the world where Asiatic lions can be found in their natural habitat. It is also an economic powerhouse, with key Gujarati industries including dairy, cement,…
Saudi Arabia As the GCC’s largest market, Saudi Arabia, with its growing population, strong healthcare infrastructure and government commitment to developing the economy beyond oil through its Vision 2030, is increasingly attractive for multinational pharma and local players alike. In 2024 government reforms will continue to encourage investment and local production while…
India Dr Arunish Chawla details the policy strategies underlying the explosive prospected growth of India’s pharmaceutical sector to USD 120-150 billion by 2030, including rigorous adherence to international quality standards. Highlighting regulatory reforms and India’s nuanced stance on intellectual property, Dr Chawla envisions India as a balanced player in healthcare across…
India At a transformational moment for Indian pharma, OPPI’s Anil Matai outlines how the country’s government is more receptive to innovation and action-oriented than ever before, how the industry is increasingly aligning with global standards to foster an innovation transition, and the importance of always bearing patiennt accessibility in mind in…
India Pharmexcil’s Ravi Uday Bhaskar discusses how Indian pharma is rebuilding global confidence in its exports via a focus on quality, expanding into high-potential new markets like those in Latin America, and adapting to global trends like the US Inflation Reduction Act and changing European regulations. Despite global economic challenges,…
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