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traditional medicine Dr. Hassan, founder and CEO of Healwell and House of Healin, brings research and entrepreneurship together with the aim of turning Malaysian traditions into scientific innovation.   Could you share with us your entrepreneurial story and how this brought you to start Healwell? In 1989, I noticed an ancient trend…

innovation The general manager of BI Algeria discusses how Algeria could benefit from participating in international clinical trials and describes how his company is adapting its offering to mirror the changing health profile of the nation which is currently undergoing a transition from infectious and transmissible disease to chronic and lifestyle illnesses.…

Bayer Bayer Malaysia’s managing director, Thomas Steffen, discusses the key differences and opportunities offered by the Malaysian market and calls for more information to help the promotion of oral contraception in order to strengthen women’s role in society. As you are managing the pharmaceutical business in both Malaysia and Singapore, how…

consulting The managing partner of one of the “big four” consultancies speaks out about market entry strategies for Algeria and how Deloitte itself went about servicing the local pharmaceuticals industry among other thriving economic sectors. As a member of the “Big Four” professional services firms, what sort of offering does Deloitte…

innovation Hugo Sigman explains how understanding problems in the same way as opportunities helped his company to become what is today, a successful Argentinian conglomerate where life and science is the backbone of multiple businesses.   Please start by describing the Insud group as it stands today, and where it operates.…

family business Adrian Fernandez, current CEO, shares his experience of taking a domestic company international and the viability of the family business model in the contemporary market.   As a rapidly internationalizing company, how much of a burden have regulatory barriers between countries placed on your business? Its not too much of…

sunscreen Deutsche Pharma’s general manager, Luis Aguilera, speaks about the company’s long family history and growth ambitions t. Deutsche Pharma commercializes its own brands and acts as distributor, supplying the local market with a variety of products for paediatrics and dermatology. Focusing on high value products, Aguilera has found partnering to…

BCF Business Law Gino Martel explains the present environment for M&As, divestitures and out-licensing in the Canadian biotech sector, the different ways that biotech companies can commercialize their scientific successes in the current market climate, and strategies for keep scientific talent in Canada. How do mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical industry in…

IBM Global Business Services Could you outline the significance of Denmark to IBM’s global operations? Industry in Denmark works with government on a basis of trust rather than mistrust. That means that we have been able for quite some time now to raise and share a lot of data. Of course there is legislation…

Business & Decision Life Sciences Business & Decision Life Science was founded back in 2007, although that department existed within the group’s structure long before that. Could you highlight the reasons why a special business unit dedicated to the life sciences industry needed to be created back in 2007? Founded in 1992, Business & Decisions…

Commerce and Business Environment of Romania Within a broad assessment of Romania’s investment climate, there is no doubt that every country has some key factors upon which can be capitalized to attract foreign investors. In sum, how would you describe the current investment climate in Romania, and what are these factors that the country can leverage…

Association of European Businesses (AEB) The AEB works through a number of channels to promote the interests of European corporations with operations in Russia. It has a long history in this country, dating back to 1995. Why is a group like the AEB necessary, and what are the main targets on its agenda this year?…