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Switzerland The Swiss Biotech Association’s Nic Alexakis describes Switzerland’s thriving biotech scene and extensive support infrastructure, while also highlighting the gaps around early stage funding and the ability of different cantons to collaborate on economic development.  Switzerland of course has quite the reputation as a hub for biotech activity – how…

Philippines Luis E. Mendez, Chairman of the Philippine-Swiss Business Council, outlines the growing relationship between the Philippines and Switzerland and the council’s role in stimulating trade between the nations. How would you characterize the current trade relationship between Switzerland and the Philippines? “Last year, our business council had a successful forum…

Pharma Professor Dr. Susan M. Gasser of the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research describes FMI’s fundamental connection between academia and industry in Switzerland, the effects of the foundation’s research, notably on Novartis, and future projects in the making. Could you begin by introducing both yourself and your institute to our…

Pharma Switzerland’s pharma industry is moving beyond staid conservatism and embracing risk in order to compete internationally and foster a new culture of innovation. Switzerland is frequently considered one of the most entrepreneurial and competitive countries in the world. As Thomas Cunei, secretary general of Interpharma, the association that represents 92…

Health In the year of Gen Suisse’s 25th anniversary, CEO Daniela Suter talks supporting dialogue between scientists and politicians on life sciences in Switzerland, educating the general population, the attractiveness of the Swiss community for scientists, and her goals for the future. Could you give our international viewers an overview of…

Pharma Axel B. Müller, managing director of Intergenerika, the Swiss generics association, reveals the penetration rate of generics in Switzerland; why generics are a safe, and smarter choice, manufactured to modern standards with affordable prices; and the threat of government forcing generic companies to benchmark their prices to nine European countries…

Pharma Alessandra Modenese Kauffmann, General Manager of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce, shares her insights into the relationship between Italy and Switzerland, the Chamber’s efforts to foster trade between the two countries and the opportunities offered through close collaboration between Swiss and Italian companies. Alessandra, the chamber has been active in…

infrastructure Dogan Taşkent, president of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Turkey discusses the most successful models for innovation in Turkey, the current status of start-up incubators in the country, and how Turkey can learn from the Swiss model for innovation. What are the main economic challenges that Turkey is facing…

SWISSE Speaking to the Australian environment, how would you rate the market in terms of companies like Swisse? After traveling the world, the Australian market has shown to be one of the most developed and competitive we have seen. Pharmacies stock endless product options, and because of that, brands really need…