Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Govt Presents Growth Strategy Draft Ahead of July Approval
The Japanese government on June 30 presented a draft of its growth strategy, mapping out plans to expand public-private investments across 17 strategic sectors, including drug discovery and advanced medicine, ahead of Cabinet approval expected later in July. The strategy,…
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