Foreign investors are stepping up acquisitions of Japanese drug makers. Under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA), such…
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Govt Must Bolster Leadership in Building Drug Discovery Ecosystem: New Minister
The newly appointed health minister Keizo Takemi on September 25 expressed his view that the government must become the catalyst for building a drug discovery ecosystem in Japan, stressing the need for stronger command tower functions. Mr Takemi provided his…
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