Focus:
South East Asian Health News
A bimonthly newsletter of developments
in the pharmaceutical,
hospital and medical device markets.
ISSUE 8, AUGUST 1998
Introduction
Asian Governments are trying to maintain state sector health provision, notwithstanding costs which have risen sharply following currency devaluation. The answer lies with locally manufactured products. The downturn has increased the need for foreign capital and technology. Asian companies are looking for foreign partners, but are reluctant to sell their equity at bargain basement prices. We are seeing a significant increase in corporate activity.We hope that you find South East Asian Health News informative.
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Euan Rellie
Managing Director
Paul DiGiacomo, Editor, New York
Euan Rellie, Health Coverage South East Asia, Singapore
Emily Abrahams, Health Sector Research, New York