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Hong Kong Wolfgang Niedermark of GIC in Hong Kong, part of the AHK network of German Chambers of Commerce worldwide assesses the business relationship between Germany and Asia and how Hong Kong compares to its regional competitors as an investment destination What is your assessment of the business relationship between Germany and…

Algeria Marko Ackermann of the German-Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) discusses bringing German and Algerian companies together in partnerships, the investment landscape in Algeria, and the opportunities present in the country’s healthcare and life sciences sectors.   How would you describe the capabilities and offering of AHK in Algeria?…

Turkey Hakan Yurdakul, Head of Economy Monitoring and Coordination at the Presidency Office of the Republic of Turkey, elaborates on the strategic importance of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries for the Turkish economy, while providing insights into the government’s vision for the sector as well as Turkey’s collaborative, outward-looking, and holistic…

Malaysia Roberto Benetello, CEO of the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI), discusses the chamber’s function in Malaysia, the current business environment of the country, and the upcoming changes that will be faced by both local and foreign healthcare industry players.   What is the role of the EUMCCI? The…

Algeria Ismael Chikhoune of the US-Algeria Business Council (US-ABC) expounds upon the evolving levels of business cooperation between the USA and Algeria, opportunities for US healthcare companies in Algeria, and the structural changes needed to cement Algeria as a top investment destination.   Could you inform our readers on your background…

Malaysia Jennifer Lopez, executive director of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, discusses foreign investment trends in Malaysia and how the chamber is serving its members, especially UK companies operating in the healthcare sector. How has the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce evolved to serve in the Malaysian market since its…

Hong Kong Prof. Michael Yang, an accomplished scientist and start-up expert, introduces the goals of the fast-growing Biomedical Sciences Department of City University Hong Kong. He unveils the contribution of Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area in the biomedical field, while analyzing the key elements to change so the region can…

Hong Kong Ian Huen, founder and CEO of Aptorum Group, discusses why Hong Kong was the ideal location to base the company, its exciting development pipeline and his unique management philosophy. Ian, with your asset management background, could you share what inspired you to establish Aptorum Group in 2016? My biotech journey…

Algeria Reda El Baki, president of the French-Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIAF), wishes to build on the link that for long has united France and Algeria. He underlines recent improvements in regulation and expresses his hope that more French SMEs will come south of the Mediterranean, while also highlighting…

Cyprus Polis Peratikos of the Cyprus Health Services Promotion Board leads the operation promoting the healthcare tourism capabilities of Cyprus across the world, notably in the UK and Russia. In this interview he introduces healthcare villages, their scope of operations, and why the time to invest in Cyprus is now. Could…

Turkey Raphaël Esposito, director of the French Chamber of Commerce in Turkey, sheds light on issues ranging from venture partnerships to cultural specificities, while underlining Turkey’s capacity to respond to the country’s currency dilemma.       What is your view on the recent evolution of the economy? “The economy has…

Turkey Asli Özelli, newly appointed executive director of AmCham Turkey, discusses the economic landscape of Turkey and its attractiveness for American companies, in addition to highlighting her priorities in her new role and underlining the importance of maintaining the strong economic relationship between the two countries.   What was the motivation…