07-Dec-15 The Chinese medical device market is maturing rapidly, and with it, so is its regulatory presence. Top trends on the horizon for 2016: A move toward localization; research use only loophole closing; imported refurbished products will be a no-no; local bidding for local products; more inspection on the way. [image: MD+DI]

27-Nov-15 Medical equipment consumption in Brazil was down by 4.4% year on year in the first nine months of 2015, according to the Brazilian health innovation companies alliance Abiis. Domestic production increased 5.1% while imports decreased to 9.2% as the USD exchange rate affected the affordability of imports. [image: MD&M Brazil]

11-Nov-15 Singapore's first national platform for research imaging in diseases such as dengue and tuberculosis has been opened. It is part of the Government's efforts to boost investment in health and biomedical sciences. The centre will be the first in Southeast Asia to use latest technologies like the MR/PET scanner. [image: Clinical Imaging Research Centre]

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]

05-Nov-15 Korea's Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation of Siemens Korea’s alleged unfair business practices in the field of medical equipment. According to the FTC, Siemens has refused to provide MRI and CT equipment software ownership and provided only the right to use the software.