Sumitomo Bakelite Group sets up company in India

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Group recently unveils a new identity for its High Performance Plastics Business Unit to customers around the world. From April 8, 2013 the companies forming the business unit will present themselves to the market as one entity, SBHPP.

Teva-Handok names Yoo Suk Hong as CEO

Yoo Suk Hong, previous Lilly Korea CEO, recruited as first CEO of Teva-Handok, which is scheduled to officially launch in September

Terumo to market BSD ablation therapy system

BSD Medical signs exclusive agreement with Terumo Europe NV for distribution of MicroThermX Microwave Cancer Ablation System in 100 countries; potential market size in excess of $1 billion in annual sales

Patient simulation technology gets US patent

Simbionix’s PROcedure Rehearsal Studio receives first of its kind US patent

Hanwha SolarOne launches new generation modules

The HSL Series offer a smaller and lighter design, higher power output and enhanced durability, with new features.

Singapore manufacturing: A key pillar

The manufacturing sector continues to be a key pillar of Singapore’s economy.

Mercury exposure and diabetes incidence linked

Higher mercury levels in humans associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes

Mammography: One size doesn’t fit all

Researchers discuss new frontiers in breast cancer screening: More successful breast cancer screening requires increased sensitivity and specificity while limiting costs and radiation burden, the authors recommended

Aerocrine passes regulatory milestone in Japan

First company to receive approval for the fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) method for fast and reliable point-of-care measurement of airway inflammation in Japan

Growing better vessels could keep tissues alive

Doctors and researchers believe figuring out how to grow working blood vessels might offer treatments for diseases that affect the circulatory system such as diabetes

MTA Singapore officially opens today!

MTA Singapore 2013 successfully opens this morning. The ceremony was welcomed by Mr. Stephen Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Exhibition Services & President, Allworld Exhibitions Alliance; Dr. Ricky Souw, Chairman of Singapore Precision Engineering & Tooling Association; and Mr. Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of National Development.

Style Is Key for Spring 2013

What's the hottest trends for Spring/Summer 2013, as seen at the salon? Styles that are versatile will be key...