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Pharma Chameleon
Generic pharma companies can offer bioequivalent products at a fraction of the price. So why do brand names continue to sell after patent expiry?
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GM Pharming
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The UK has no tolerance for GM crops in the food chain, but will it accept using them to produce drugs?
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With technology and interest growing steadily, will embryonic stem cell research head a medical revolution?
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China's move to open its banking sector to the West creates lucrative opportunities for foreign institutions, but they will have to tread carefullyDrugs of Choice
Small Thai firms are taking on the giants over the production of generic versions of potential lifesaving drugs. And this time they have government backing…Going it Alone
From oil, to television, to steel, Hugo Chavez has a bold vision of nationalisation. But is he biting off more than he can chew?Finding FDI Hotspots
Direct investment is approaching record levels, but which countries are attracting the most money?Telepresence: a Better Way to Do Business
Telepresence is tipped to become the norm for international business, but will it fulfil the promise of ubiquity?Outsourcing Meets Corporate Governance
As the outsourcing industry becomes increasingly competitive, the question of which provider to choose, and how to engage them, is becoming key.Tough On Corruption?
The UK used to claim it was at the forefront of efforts to tackle international corruption – but not any more.Sibos 2007 - Gaining Momentum in Boston
For banks, broker-dealers and investment managers around the world, Sibos has become the key event for strategic discussion and high-level networking.Telling a Story
The financial information that companies publish is only a limited performance account, so narrative reporting is extremely important – but is it accurate?Engage Your Enemy
As regulators around the world get tougher on money laundering, banks are increasingly looking for software solutions to spot criminal transactions.Looking for a More Tangible Future
Europe’s financial markets are about to be transformed by a directive from Brussels, but is anyone ready, and will anyone benefit?Climate for Change
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The next stage in the evolution of the internet is going to be one of improved communication protocols and wireless connectivity – and companies are investing heavily in research.Is Interest Cooling in Biofuels Already?
Biofuels have become a focus for worldwide investment recently, but is the market sustainable? We investigate the questions being raised regarding an industry still in its infancy.Green Giants
An increasing number of companies in Europe and the rest of the world are switching to renewable energy. Those making the leap are reaping economic and other benefits as a result.
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