03-Nov-15 In the first quarter after its merger, Zimmer Biomet has reported it expects to complete commercial integration by the end of 2015. It also reported progress on its sales channel integration, evidenced by sequential sales improvement in its Asia-Pacific and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) regions, where Knee orthopaedics sales increased 9% and 6% respectively. [image: Zimmer Biomet]

09-Nov-15 Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu has taken in-principle decision to develop a dedicated 200 acre industrial park for the manufacture of medical devices in his state. The 200 acre exclusive park will spur domestic production of medical devices, and help reduce import dependency in this sector while creating employment and economic growth. [image: ET Healthworld]

03-Nov-15 Chinese diabetes tech firm Sinocare has signed an agreement to acquire Nipro Diagnostics from Japan's Nipro Corp, for USD273 mn. Nipro Diagnostics is based in Florida and manufacturers products for people with diabetes, including a portfolio of blood glucose monitoring technologies. Sinocare CEO Shaobo Li said “Diabetes has become one of the biggest challenges to our public healthcare system and society." [image: Sinocare]

30-Oct-15 Hanoi’s health sector has focused on developing high-quality medical techniques over the last five years. Saint Paul, a leading hospital in the city, has earmarked funding for modern equipment and advanced technologies, focusing on thoracic endoscopic surgery, treatment of digestive and urologic diseases, brain tumor surgery and analgesic treatments for cancer patients. [image: VNA]

29-Oct-15 China's healthcare products exports have increased by 18% a year since 2008, reaching nearly USD13 bn in 2014. Medical device exporters - including Microport, Mindray, Kanghui, Wego and Andon - are not only targeting Western countries but emerging markets as well. Chinese brands are perceived as competitive on price and quality, but viewed less favorably on value and reliability. [image: Reuters]