Asia: Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

The importance of reaping commercial and social benefits of research is recognised by medical and business communities.

In an eagerly awaited decision, India's Controller of Patents has granted a licence to generics pharmaceutical manufacturer, Natco Pharma Ltd (Natco) to manufacture Bayer's patented anticancer drug 'Naxavar'.

The patent law landscape for life science companies in Australia may change significantly in 2012 with new legislation.

China is becoming an increasing focus for transactions in the pharmaceuticals sector with its growing investment into research and development, government support and a steady...

On August 9, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector (Draft for Public Comment) (hereinafter referred to as the Pharmaceutical Anti-Monopoly Guidelines or the Guidelines) to solicit opinions from the public.

Superseding the 57-year-old Food Act of 2023 (1967), Nepal's Food Hygiene and Quality Act, 2081 (2024) introduces an updated and robust regulatory framework for ensuring food safety and quality.

China is becoming an increasing focus for transactions in the pharmaceuticals sector with its growing investment into research and development, government support and a steady...

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation ("CDSCO") has revised the process of issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) for the export of unapproved/approved new drugs from India as of 7th May 2025...

Technology in the medical field has evolved over the years and gradually gave birth to alternate reproductive options, by introducing the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, of 2021 (ART Act).

面對失去精神行為能力的摯親，對相關人士而言往往是極具情感挑戰性又複雜的處境。

When a loved one faces mental incapacity, it can be an emotionally challenging and complex situation for all involved.

China is becoming an increasing focus for transactions in the pharmaceuticals sector with its growing investment into research and development, government support and a steady...