Taiwan promotes medtech cooperation with foreign corporations

18-Jun-15 Taiwan is ideally positioned to forge partnerships with the world’s top medtech corporations, said Walter M.S. Yeh of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council at the recent Taiwan Health Technology Cooperation Forum. “Although Taiwan’s medical brands have yet to be well established, we nevertheless provide a large portion of the world’s medical equipment,” he said. [image: Taiwan News]

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Korean medical equipment makers putting up good show abroad

20-May-15 Korean medical equipment makers have been increasing their exports, though growth has slowed due to exchange rates. Samsung Medison sold USD260 million in 2014, 14% growth over 2013; Vatech, a dental imaging player, raised its global market share to 10%, ranking fifth; and dental implant maker Ostem is now the largest implant manufacturer in China. [image: Business Korea]

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Direct distribution catching on in emerging markets, says DHL

26-Jan-15 Many players in the healthcare industry continue to rely on a distribution model that hasn’t changed in decades. But new market pressures are forcing a reconsideration of the status quo. Direct-to-market distribution via 3PL providers is one cost-effective answer, says DHL, especially in emerging markets. [image: Supply Chain Matter / DHL]

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