Pen and insulin: foreign drug makers battle it out in Japan

Article Abstract:

The world's leading suppliers of insulin, US's Eli Lilly and Denmark's Novo Nordisk, are planning to fight a marketing battle in the Japanese market. At present Nordisk controls a larger share in Japan's insulin market, which is expected to grow at a rate of 8-10% annually, while Lilly is devising new plans to increase its market share by introducing new marketing techniques. Both corporations intend to strengthen their sales teams in communication about the product, especially to medical specialists, and to attract diabetic users by providing pre-filled insulin syringes or easy-to-use pen syringes.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Medicinals and botanicals, Pharmaceutical industry, Marketing, Eli Lilly and Co., Insulin, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Labour on tap: foreign electronics firms flock to Indonesia

Article Abstract:

Japanese and South Korean consumer-electronics firms such as Samsung Electronics, Sony and Matsushita are opening factories in Indonesia. They are attracted by Indonesia's cheap and plentiful labour. The new factories are automated enough to ensure quality, and components' suppliers are being encouraged to relocate to Indonesia. However, Indonesia has to improve electricity supply, provide tax breaks, abolish duty on raw material and equipment and ensure smooth bureaucratic procedures to attract more business.

Foreign operations, Consumer electronics industry, Indonesia, Samsung Electronics Company Ltd., Sony Corp., Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd.

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Shell-shocked in Japan

Article Abstract:

Showa Shell Sekiyu KK has reported company losses amounting to $1.1 billion through currency futures contracts. The loss has been blamed to questionable contract purchases by the company's treasury department. After the revelation, the stock market reported failed attempts by shareholders to sell a total of 16million shares. As of Feb 23, 1993, the bid stayed at 1,000 Japanese yen, a drop of 50% from the last traded stock price.

Japan, Finance, Petroleum industry, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK

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