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Singapore Singapore’s location at the heart of the APAC region, expertise in logistics and cold chain management, and smart investment in infrastructure has helped make the Lion City an indisputable global heavyweight in pharma logistics. “From a logistics standpoint, Singapore serves as a pivotal gateway to the broader region—namely because of…

Singapore Ong Wee Min, Executive Director of Sales, highlights why Marina Bay Sands is the venue of choice for many international and regional healthcare conferences, the importance of being a true partner in accommodating very diverse client needs, and how Marina Bay Sands has been able to significantly contribute to Singapore’s…

Taiwan Kao Su-Chin Chang, founder and chairman of Weidar Chemical and Pharmaceutical, describes the robust development and international expansion of this historical domestic pharmaceutical manufacturer and the company’s enduring commitment to maintaining the excellence of its manufacturing capacity, which has allowed Weidar to establish itself as one of the foremost generics…

Singapore Christopher Snook discusses his dual role as Head of Group Country Management as well as Country President for Singapore, highlighting the importance of adhering to in-house as well as country-specific regulatory frameworks and the continued importance of Singapore to the global group.   We will continue to see Singapore in…

Taiwan Lawrence Gan, President and CEO of Taiwan’s Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB) explains his vision and strategy to enhance DCB’s R&D expertise by adopting some of the best practices of the corporate world. You became head of Taiwan’s Development Center for Biotechnology after having held prestigious positions in the US…

Singapore The Asia-Pacific region is a vast geographic area, home to almost half of the world’s population and numerous emerging and developed markets with great investment potential for healthcare and life sciences companies. However, the degree of diversity within Asia-Pacific creates formidable challenges for MNCs operating in the region. “APAC is…

Singapore Singapore has pioneered multiple aspects of QuintilesIMS’s global business, and the high profile merger has created interesting opportunities for the organization within the APAC region, beyond strong synergies at the global level. It’s a pleasure to meet with you Anand, as this is the first time PharmaBoardroom has met with…

Singapore Peter Ulvskjold, the Corporate Vice President of International Operations in Southeast Asia, highlights the challenges in the region facing diabetics and how Novo Nordisk is working to close the gaps in access and education for insulin in the region. You have been overseeing South East Asia for about a year…

Singapore In an exclusive interview with Tom Page, the Vice President of Contract Logistics and Health Care Asia pacific at UPS, he emphasizes the strategic importance of Singapore as a logistics hub to Asia Pacific and how UPS supports the region’s increasingly intricate global supply chain needs in healthcare. With extensive…

Singapore With healthcare demand rapidly increasing in Asia Pacific and worldwide, the entire healthcare sector is sure to undergo a dramatic revolution. J&J Medical’s Chairman for Asia Pacific discusses his priorities for the company, and for the wider life science industry in his capacity as Chairman of APACMed. You have served…

Singapore As the world’s best airport, Changi Airport is also a fast growing hub for pharma freight shipping, and has demonstrated significant leadership in the world of pharma logistics hubs while advancing Changi’s quality standards and end to end service in Singapore.  Changi Airport has recently been recognized as the best…

Singapore What role has Southeast Asia played within Evonik’s global business since you became regional president? Peter Meinshausen (PM): Considering Southeast Asia to consist of the ASEAN countries, we have seen attractive, steady, and solid growth across the region since I became the regional president of Evonik Southeast Asia, Australia and…