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View from Bio 2015: what the representatives said
The Bio International Convention in Philadelphia attracted thousands of visitors from the world of biotech. Michal Kaczmarski spoke to representatives from a number of locations keen to catch the attention of would-be investors in this lucrative field to find out what makes their country stand out.
Thailand's new lease of life
Thailand's expertise in the life sciences sector has long remained under the radar, with a lack of investment preventing many of the discoveries from its scientific community making it to the commercial stage. But a government entity, the Thailand Centre for Excellence for Life Sciences, is looking to change this.
Biotech-pharma hotspots on the up
Locations are taking advantage of the growing demand for healthcare, bringing together academia, big industry, start-ups, hospitals and sources of capital to create thriving specialised biomedical-pharmaceutical clusters.
Think Tank: how to stay one step ahead of an outbreak
Building an innovation culture can help countries prepare for the outbreak of diseases such as Ebola, write Rachel Chu and Meir Pugatch of Pugatch Consilium.
Lublin looks to make new history
Steeped in history, the Polish city of Lublin had fallen upon hard times in the 20th century. However, its 2013 to 2020 strategy plan is already reaping dividends in positioning the city as a centre of business, investment and entrepreneurship within easy reach of both Warsaw and neighbouring Ukraine.
Alabama targets in hi-tech sectors
Alabama has already made a name for itself when it comes to attracting manufacturing investment, but can it repeat this success in the hi-tech sector?
IPAs key to FDI success: Frost & Sullivan
In a recent report, global consultancy Frost & Sullivan outlined the crucial but difficult role that investment promotion agencies play in attracting FDI.
Alvogen benefits from bio diversity
The rapid growth of Alvogen is impressive by any standards, but for a company operating in the ever-changing pharmaceuticals market it is even more remarkable. The secret of Alvogen's success lies in its decision to expand and diversify its company function, its product line and its geographical markets.
Global M&A activity surpassing 2013: Mergermarket
A third quarter report by data provider Mergermarket shows that deal value in the four months has exceeded that seen in the same quarter of 2013.
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