Bayer reports record year for pharmaceuticals business in Asia-Pacific Phuong Thao HCMC - Bayer reported a sales increase of 8.6% to more than 4.8 billion euros for its pharmaceuticals division in the Asia-Pacific region last year, continuing its growth story in the sixth consecutive year. Over the last six years, the company's pharmaceuticals sales in the region have nearly doubled, from around 2.6 billion in 2010 to around 4.8 billion euros in 2016. "Innovation is the foundation of Bayer's success. Our portfolio of innovative medicines, which addresses the unmet medical needs of patients in the Asia-Pacific region drives our strong business growth today. Their high acceptance by patients and physicians in the region is encouraging and motivates us to continue innovating to help patients live a better life," said Claus Zieler, senior vice president and head of commercial operations of Bayer Pharmaceuticals division Asia-Pacific. In 2016, many of the region's markets grew strongly, … [Read more...] about Bayer reports record year for pharmaceuticals business in Asia-Pacific
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Bản in : Asia-Pacific leaders form alliance to combat malaria
Leaders at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Brunei on October 11 endorsed the creation of an Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) to unite countries and promote regional political leadership and collaboration against the disease. The APLMA’s initial members include the Heads of Government from Australia, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Australia and Vietnam will act as APLMA co-chairs. As Secretariat, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will support the co-chairs in advocacy, reviewing regional progress, convening regional meetings, and achieving results through APLMA’s two taskforces on finance and access to quality medicines and other technologies. APLMA aims to reduce malaria cases and deaths by 75 percent by 2015 and to contain the spread of drug resistant forms of the parasite by expanding the fight against the illness beyond the health sector into the arenas of regional trade, transportation, migration, and rural industries such as … [Read more...] about Bản in : Asia-Pacific leaders form alliance to combat malaria
Russia supports ASEAN’s central role in Asia-Pacific
(VOVworld) - Senior officials of ASEAN and Russia gathered in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday to review cooperation during the past year. Russia said ASEAN has great prospects for development and Russia wishes to see a united, stable, and prosperous ASEAN with a central role in the Asia-Pacific region. ASEAN expressed its hope that Russia will support ASEAN in building the ASEAN Community and enhancing ASEAN’s status in the region and the world. Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung said Vietnam highly appreciates ASEAN-Russia relations, which are built based on friendship and promote peace, security, and prosperity in the region. Mr. Dung expressed his wish that Russia will continue to help ASEAN build a structure based on law and exert its influence in resolving regional challenges, like the current East Sea disputes. … [Read more...] about Russia supports ASEAN’s central role in Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific economy’s firm growth
(VOVworld) – The 2017 Asian Economy Forward-Looking Indicator shows positive signals for the Asia-Pacific economy. The survey was conducted by the BFA, SAIC-GM, Cadillac and Caijing magazine. The indicator, released at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2017 in Hainan, China, shows that Asia’s economic growth index in 2017 has doubled 2016. The report incorporates evaluation and estimation reports on economic growth, prices, employment, international trade, and securities markets in Asia. Economists said Asia’s economy will increase sustainably with improvements in employment, international trade, and investment environment. India and ASEAN’s fast economic growth have driven regional growth despite China and Japan’s economic slowdown. US protectionism, Brexit, and elections in EU countries have challenged Asia’s economic prospect. Asian countries have to prepare for further financial risks from public debt, a property market bubble, … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific economy’s firm growth
France, Japan back freedom of navigation in Asia-Pacific
(VOVworld) - France and Japan support a "free and open maritime order" in the Asia-Pacific region, said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after talks with French President Francois Hollande in Paris on Monday. Abe added that the two leaders agreed to support the stability and prosperity of this region. Hollande said France supports an increased Japanese peace-keeping role, adding that the two countries will work together to improve the ability of their forces to cooperate. In its annual report on foreign aid released Tuesday, the Japanese government promised to help bolster the surveillance capabilities of Southeast Asian nations, including offering patrol vessels to maintain maritime security in vital sea lanes. Japan will also continue to support developing nations in building infrastructure using its ODA. … [Read more...] about France, Japan back freedom of navigation in Asia-Pacific