Aged society fuels growth of generics

A rapidly aging population has burdened the healthcare system both in terms of funding and facilities and is of great co...

June 1, 2012 | Friday | Analysis
Clearbridge wins ¥3 mn award in Japan

Singapore: Clearbridge BioMedics has won the 2012 Asian Entrepreneurship Awards, which was held from May 9-11, 2012, in ...

May 16, 2012 | Wednesday | News
Deep in debt Elder Pharma decides to sell itself

Singapore: India-based Elder Pharmaceuticals is said to be up for sale, according to a report published in the Economic ...

June 11, 2013 | Tuesday | News
Astellas to have new facility at Takahagi Technology Center

Singapore: Astellas Pharma is constructing a new building at the Takahagi Technology Center in Japan. The building, whic...

August 28, 2012 | Tuesday | News
BSA-CMR Survey: Oncology is the top therapeutic focus area for CROs in APAC

The fifth edition of the annual BioSpectrum Asia Pacific clinical research organization (CRO) Survey, which is conduct...

September 18, 2013 | Wednesday | Analysis
AB Sciex proteomics scientist wins prestigious award

Singapore: Dr Christie Hunter, director of proteomics applications of AB Sciex, has received the 2013 Science and Techno...

September 10, 2013 | Tuesday | Influencers
Japan approves Lyxumia for diabetes therapy

Singapore: Drug major, Sanofi has received approval of Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for manufac...

July 3, 2013 | Wednesday | News
Japan team develops feather-light sensors

Singapore: A diaphanous plastic sheet peppered with sensors could lead to the development of medical implants so unobtru...

July 25, 2013 | Thursday | News
Shimadzu Asia Pacific appoints new MD

Singapore: Shimadzu Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Shimadzu, Japan, has appointed Mr Kiminobu Imura as its new managing d...

July 9, 2012 | Monday | News
Eisai, Novartis terminate COPD deal

Singapore: Novartis Pharma and Eisai have agreed to terminate their co-promotion agreement for three therapies for chro...

January 11, 2013 | Friday | News
Daiichi Sankyo subsidiary to market products in Venezuela

New Delhi: Daiichi Sankyo's subsidiary Daiichi Sankyo Venezuela will begin marketing products of Ranbaxy in Venezuela as...

June 20, 2012 | Wednesday | News
Astellas appoints Sef Kurstjens as CMO

Singapore: Japan-headquartered Astellas Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company, will implement revisions in its global...

February 6, 2013 | Wednesday | News
Openvas by Daiichi Sankyo launched in Mexico

Singapore: Japan-based Daiichi Sankyo has launched antihypertensive franchise olmesartan medoxomil in Mexico under the n...

June 11, 2012 | Monday | News
Alnylam, Genzyme enter gene silencing deal

Singapore: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Genzyme, a Sanofi company, announced that they have formed an exclusive alliance...

October 23, 2012 | Tuesday | News
BSA-CMR Survey: India, China lead in APAC CRO sector

The fifth edition of the annual BioSpectrum Asia Pacific clinical research organization (CRO) Survey, which is conduct...

September 18, 2013 | Wednesday | Analysis
Yaskawa Electric invests in ReWalk exoskeleton

Singapore: Israel-based ARGO Medical Technologies has partnered with innovative robotics experts Yaskawa Electric, Japan...

October 3, 2013 | Thursday | News
Ranbaxy controversy: What have been the highlights?

On May 13, 2013, Indian drug major Ranbaxy pleaded guilty to charges related to drug safety. The company admitted to hav...

May 27, 2013 | Monday | Analysis
Otsuka to acquire Astex for $866 mn in cash

Singapore: The boards of directors of Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Astex Pharmaceuticals have unanimously approved a transa...

September 6, 2013 | Friday | News