Japan's drug manufacturers edge toward globalization

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The Japanese pharmaceutical industry is increasing the scope of its international operations partly because it is being forced to restructure. The government has been changing its regulatory regimes because of its desire to control health care costs. The government is also changing its favorable pricing system which was beneficial to the local industry at the expense of foreign firms. While the increase in revenues is a major factor in the industry's thrust toward globalization, Japanese drug firms can also benefit from reduced development time and availment of advanced technological competencies resulting from collaboration with foreign drug firms.

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, Industry Overview, Foreign operations, Japan, Pharmaceutical industry

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Confronting technological ignorance: lessons from the north

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The US is advised to observe how other countries handled science and technology issues so it can learn from their experiences and mistakes and avoid some of the pitfalls. The case of Canada is particularly cited as an example. Canadians are said to be ignorant of the impact of scienceand technology in economic development, hence the lack of investment in research and development. The inferior quality of poor managers is likewise cited as a major hindrance in the development fo science and technology in the country.

United States, Canada, Science and state, Science policy

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France acts to spur tech entrepreneurship

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The government of France has instituted new efforts aimed at encouraging technology researchers to establish their own businesses. The initiatives, which began in May 1998, include making venture capital available to start-up companies involved in such areas as multimedia and biotechnology. The government is also expected to pass new legislation that will permit researchers in universities and national institutions to start their companies while retaining their present positions.

Laws, regulations and rules, France, Research teams

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