The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) invites you to participate in their monthly MyTech Pitch Program, a product pitching platform whereby selective local R&D researchers (products/technologies/services) pitch their ideas to startups/venture capitals/angel investors to accelerate the commercialisation of local R&D.
MyTech Pitch provides an opportunity for researchers from universities to promote their research findings and innovations to potential investors and industry players, as well as exchange information on local technologies and R&D products.)
If you’re interested to participate, please fill in the form https://forms.gle/u1As89GdigADQ5FA9 to MOSTI no later than 26 April 2021 (Monday), at 12.00 noon.
Briefing Details:
Date: : 27 April 2021 (Tuesday)
Time : 2.15pm – 4.35pm
Platform : Zoom
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 925 3634 4823
Passcode: 297849
Program Itinerary
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As the country progresses into Phase 2 of the vaccination programme, CITF wants to ensure that at least 70 percent of the population are vaccinated against the virus by December of 2021.
Companies that have been granted incentives are required to comply with certain conditions and implement their approved projects within a stipulated timeframe, as outlined in the approval letters issued by MIDA. The conditions could include a minimum amount of investment in fixed assets, incurring minimum amounts of research and development expenditure, hiring employees with certain levels of qualifications, partnering with local businesses and educational institutions, and others.
Date/Time: May 24-27; Evenings in the United States / May 25-28; Mornings in Southeast Asia
Location: Online
Cost: $180 per company
Register: Click here
About: The U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s export promotion arm, and its strategic partner USA Healthcare Alliance (USAHA) invite you to join a Virtual Med-Tech Trade Forum with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. The forum, spread out over four two-hour sessions, will focus on Medical Devices and Health IT and will take a deep dive into the best prospects for increasing the sales of U.S. health technologies in these fast-growing markets.
Joining the Forum will allow companies to:
- Participate in discussions between government officials and industry experts from the United States and ASEAN region regarding post-pandemic healthcare trends and priorities in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
- Learn about regional commercial opportunities and challenges, as well as U.S. government resources to support market entry and expansion.
- Connect directly with potential partners, buyers, and end-users in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand via a virtual platform.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
Why Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand
These countries want to improve patient experience and healthcare outcomes for its citizens and attract patients from the region. They are looking for U.S. product solutions particularly in cardiology, oncology, cosmetic surgery and other treatment areas.
Vietnam is a dynamic market with total healthcare expenditures of approximately $18 billion in 2021. The market is forecasted to grow almost 9.2% per year through 2025 to $26 billion. Over 90% of medical equipment and supplies are imported into the country. Further, the central authorities and Ministry of Health have announced plans to create centers of excellence for medical devices and patient care.
Malaysia’s healthcare expenditures are forecast to double to $28 billion by 2028, growing annually by 7%. Healthcare delivery is evenly split between the private and public sectors, and the country aims to be a top medical travel destination, with pre-COVID visitors totaling over one million and revenues of $433 million in 2019. Providers are planning to offer best-in-class medical treatments by innovating and digitizing their healthcare infrastructure. Specialized treatments represent additional areas of opportunity, including fertility, oncology, and cardiology.
Thailand’s healthcare expenditures totaled $30 billion in 2020 and are projected to grow 6.6% annually, reaching $41.2 billion in 2025. A top medical travel destination, the country posted $726 million in revenue from this segment, which is expected to grow 14% per year. The U.S. is the top supplier of medical technology, accounting for 21% of total imports.
Date/Times
The Forum will take place May 24-27 (Evenings) in the United States which correlates to May 25-28 (Mornings) in Southeast Asia. Each day, the forum will take place for approximately two hours. The first day will be a regional overview. Subsequent days will be focused on the specific country as noted below.
Day 1: ASEAN Regional Forum
Day 2: Vietnam Forum
Day 3: Malaysia Forum
Day 4: Thailand Forum
Cost:
$180 per company (Registration fee includes access to 4- day forum and all related materials)
For Questions Contact:
Amy Freedman Amy.Freedman@trade.
David Edmiston David.Edmiston@trade.
Doug Jacobson Doug.Jacobson@trade.
Technology is increasingly perceived as a source of division, rather than as the great equalizer.[1] This is particularly relevant to the goal of achieving gender equality in the sector, a key priority for many leading technology companies today. According to UNESCO, globally, women and girls are 25% less likely than men to know how to leverage digital technology for basic purposes, 4 times less likely to know how to programme computers, and 13 times less likely to file for an ICT patent.[2]
This situation is especially grim in South Asia, where 51% of women are unable to access mobile internet. Women in the region are inhibited by a combination of barriers including financial resources, human capital, and other social, personal and cultural factors.[3] However, the inability to benefit from technology is not because of a lack of talent, since South Asian women are known for their contributions in the field globally.[4]
Read More: https://ps-engage.com/how-covid-19-has-widened-the-digital-divide-for-women-a-perspective-from-south-asia/
In its mandate to revitalise the economy, the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has introduced the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) COVID-19 Impacted Industries Strategic Intervention Programme (NCSIP) which helps to sustain businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of NCSIP is to assist impacted companies in NCER to provide retrenched workers with new job opportunities through job matching with other businesses and provide wage incentives to companies offered through NCIA’s fast track intervention programmes, JomKerja@NCER and NCER Talent Enhancement Programme (NTEP).
