China

BMI has noted some interesting similarities and contrasts between the respective strategies of the world's largest innovative drugmaker and the world's largest generic pharmaceutical... 2008-03-07

Unlike most other foreign players, US-based pharmacy chain Medicine Shoppe is facing 'severe business challenges' in China, according to the local media. Its expansion plan has fallen... 2008-03-06

Due to a stagnating domestic market, two Japanese pharmaceutical wholesalers have revealed plans to establish joint ventures in China. Mediceo Paltac intends to provide drug management... 2008-02-22

On February 21, the world's largest generics company, Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries held its investor day in New York - an event monitored by BMI's pharma team. Teva outlined... 2008-02-22

As part of its strategy of making small deals in emerging markets, UK-based Alliance Boots has formed a joint venture (JV) with Guangzhou Pharmaceutical, after receiving approval... 2008-01-31

Chinese medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical International is targeting foreign markets to boost its top and bottom lines. Sales divisions will be expanded and product launches... 2008-01-29

Two state-run Indonesian pharmaceutical companies have contracted a Chinese active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) supplier to provide them with bulk antibiotics. By getting a firm... 2008-01-28

In an effort to further penetrate the rapidly expanding contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS) market, Indian firm Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals is to build... 2008-01-15

The World Health Organization (WHO) began the new year by issuing a warning to Southern Africa: unusual weather conditions could lead to a spike in climate-sensitive diseases in the... 2008-01-08

A study by the World Bank has analysed the health economics of the Stop TB (tuberculosis) Partnership's Global Plan To Stop TB and concluded that the financial benefits of its implementation... 2007-12-31