A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Japanese Foreign Minister Demands Release of Man Detained in China
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on April 2 urged China to release a Japanese man detained in Beijing as soon as possible and allow consular officials to meet with him. Mr Hayashi made the demand during talks with his Chinese…
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