In February, Brazilian president Lula da Silva launched a policy for the development of biotechnology that could make the country a biotech leader within 15 years. The policy is designed to foster collaboration between industry and scientists and to create incentives for biotech scientists. This plan will add support to preexisting innovation initiatives (see IBO […]

In February, the Chinese government admitted that the country did not achieve its emission reduction goals in 2006. As part of a long-range plan to lower chemical oxygen demand (COD) and sulfur dioxide emissions by 10% from 2006 to 2010, the goal for 2006 was to lower COD and sulfur dioxide emissions by 2%. But, […]

South Korea’s economy is expected to grow by 4.5% this year, down from 5% last year. Last year, approximately 300,000 new jobs were created in the country, falling short of a goal of 350,000 jobs. To increase the number of jobs, ramp up investments and spur R&D activities, government will partner with the industry. The […]

Between 2000 and 2005, the Chinese biopharmaceutical sector grew 30%, while the global average for the sector grew 19%. Nonetheless, some observers are concerned that production will slow over the next five years. The fastest-growing Chinese biopharmaceutical manufacturers have concentrated on using genetically modified microorganisms to express proteins and very few are developing the capacity […]