The leading two provinces for life sciences in Canada are not resting on their laurels when it comes to attracting investment, and both are now going all out to promote just how business-friendly their respective biotech clusters are.
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Biotech bolsters economic recovery in the US
At an annual biotech conference, officials from across the US were keen to show their enthusiasm and commitment to biotechnology investment.
Setting the benchmark for biotechnology
An fDiIntelligence evaluation into biotech FDI between 2003 and 2011 shows that although the US is the dominant country in the sector, Asian cities lead in attractiveness for projects, competing on both quality and cost.
China releases new guidelines for foreign investment
In a bid to encourage investment in areas such as high-end equipment manufacturing, green businesses and bioechnology, the Chinese authorities have released an updated version of their foreign investment guidance catalogue.
US must relax biotechnology rules to keep competitive edge
With nations such as China and Brazil investing heavily in biotechnology, the US may get left behind if it does not adjust its costly and complex regulatory system governing public investment in agricultural research and development.
North American governors increase biotech focus
Courtney Fingar and Karen E Thuermer talk to regional governors and premiers from around the US and Canada about the promotion of biotechnology and find some very different approaches.
US mayors target biotech boost
Four US mayors talk to Courtney Fingar and Karen E Thuermer about the importance of attracting biotech investment and what it means to their cities.
All change in the biotech industry
The biomedical industry continues to change its shape across the world, with the traditional giants such as California coming under threat from up-and-coming hubs in emerging economies such as Wuxi in China.
The recession has not stopped the biotech boom
Biotechnology is riding out the recession as investment in the sector hits new highs.
Wallonia makes waves
The Wallonia region of Belgium is making a big impression on the global biotech sector, with Biowin, its health cluster, leading the way.
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