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Pharma Philippe Richert, President of the newly created region Grand Est (Regions Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine) shares the significance of life sciences to his local economy, the industrial heritage which have made the region a leading exporter of pharmaceuticals, as well as the world-class innovation taking place there. Finally, he discusses…

Pharma After a number of years of difficulty post-2008 and the euro-debt crisis, Ireland’s pharma manufacturing industry and economy in general is now firmly on the up. The local Irish pharma market is still under some pressure following years of austerity which saw the average price of a reimbursable medicine cut…

Pharma The executive director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) in Singapore, Carine Lespayandel pinpoints the key facets of the Singaporean economy that have captivated the continued interests of French companies, while highlighting the chamber’s fundamental role in facilitating investment growth between the two countries moving forward. What…

Pharma The executive director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) in Singapore, Carine Lespayandel pinpoints the key facets of the Singaporean economy that have captivated the continued interests of French companies, while highlighting the chamber’s fundamental role in facilitating investment growth between the two countries moving forward. What…

Pharma The Executive Director of AmCham Singapore, former US Ambassador Judith Fergin, highlights why American companies are the largest source of FDI in the country and how Singapore’s enterprise-friendly environment has made it a hotbed for international investor interest. Can you please provide an overview of the chamber’s presence within Singapore…

Pharma Martin Naville, CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, discusses Swiss exports to the US, global competitiveness and innovation rankings, and why the Swiss-US relationship will only continue to grow stronger in the coming years. In 2015, the US was the most important destination for Swiss direct investment abroad, amounting…

Pharma The following chart illustrates the various bottlenecks restraining the development of France’s pharmaceutical industry, including lack of investment, fewer new molecules than other European countries, disappointing performance in biological drugs, and long waiting times for drug approval. Click here to read more articles and interviews from France, and to download the…

Pharma The country president of Novartis Czech Republic explains the strategy that led the affiliate to become the number one pharmaceutical company in the Czech market, highlighting the significance of her team in accomplishing 8.4 percent market share. Furthermore, she shares news of recent significant investments into clinical trials and a…

Pharma Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó highlights the significant role that foreign direct investments have played in developing the country’s healthcare and life science sector, while detailing the nation’s ambitions of not only pivoting into Europe’s hub for production, but also innovation. With over a century-long tradition,…

Pharma The executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic discusses measuring the impact that healthcare policy changes have on the healthy life years of Czechs. Furthermore, he identifies the Czech people as a most important asset which sets the nation apart from its neighbors. The AmCham…

Pharma Róbert Ésik, President of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), shares his insights into what makes Hungary such an attractive destination for foreign direct investment and ways that the agency will work to increase the amount of FDI in the country. He also discusses the unique Hungarian business culture and…

Pharma The CEO of CzechInvest elaborates on the significance of the healthcare and life science industry for the Czech Republic’s transition into an industry 4.0. Furthermore, he reviews what the Czech Republic has to offer for foreign investors over its regional neighbors. Before assuming the position of CEO at CzechInvest you…