Companies will have to appoint technical expert following the Act taken effect on 1 May (AP Photo).

HCmed in strategic partnership CSL Behring to collaboratively develop CSL Behring's plasma derived immunoglobulin administered via HCmed's new generation vibrating-mesh nebulizing device (CSL787).

Tiny brain tumors can be identified with AI-powered technology. 'VBrain', a brain tumor auto-contouring system developed by Boston-based Vysioneer, provides MDs with sharp views on lesions that could have been missed.

The Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry (IBMI) signed off a partnership agreement with the Taiwan Display Union Association (TDUA), which corresponds to IBMI’s roadmap to achieve the objective of brand building Taiwan’s smart healthcare.

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) confirmed that a protein that protects the lungs against pathogens called human surfactant protein D (SP-D) has the potential to thwart the COVID-19 virus.

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), iPhone assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., notebook computer ODM service provider Quanta Computer Inc., PC brand Asustek Computer Inc., and contract PC maker Kinpo Electronics Inc. are at the forefront of global technology development. File photo by CNA

Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have found that a drug used to treat leukemia can enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy for lung cancer, a discovery they said could potentially increase life expectancy for those diagnosed with the disease. Photo by CNA

The event was held by Australian Office Taipei and in partnership with the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry (IBMI), which aimed at assisting Australian health tech companies to navigate trends and opportunities in the Taiwan health market, including clinical pathways, IP protection, business environment and access to funding.

SOFIVA Genomics, a leading brand in genetic testing, announced that it achieved its highest-ever revenue in March 2021 at NTD $46.054 million.

AltruBio Inc., a clinical stage biotech company, has announced the completion of a $63 million Series A financing round led by aMoon with new investors including BVF Partners L.P. (BVF), CAM Capital, and other new and existing investors joining the syndicate. (Photo by CNA: Dr. Judy Chou, AltruBio’s President & CEO)

AUO and its subsidiary AUO Display Plus have partnered with ADLINK Technology, the global leader in industrial computers, to introduce 20 medical panel computers equipped with AUO Display Plus medical displays to National Taiwan University Hospital.

Terry Gou (郭台銘), the founder of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., has agreed to acquire a stake in biosimilar drug developer EirGenix Inc. that will make him the company's largest shareholder.

Taiwan-based Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp. (MVC) on Sunday announced positive trial results for its enterovirus 71 (EV71) virus vaccine and expressed hope the vaccine could hit the market in Taiwan next year.

You Si-kun, President of Legislative Yuan, speaking at the opening ceremony for the Healthcare Expo on 3 December 2021

Vice President Lai speaking at the Healthcare Expo on 4 December 2021.

President Tsai speaking at the opening ceremony for the Healthcare Expo on 3 December 2021.

The forum addressed supply chain concerns, challenges and opportunities going forward in a post-Covid world, with 16 industry associations across the globe in participation remotely.

Taiwan has been able to weather the Covid-19 outbreak due to strict preventive measures taken ranging from supply chains to travel bans. In this session we will be looking at Taiwan’s experience and success in emerging technologies, manufacturing, intelligent solutions and post-pandemic opportunities spurred by the global coronavirus pandemic.

Telemedicine so far is the best possible way to protect healthcare workers from contracting the virus and for patients receiving clinical services they needed.

Amid the Covid-19 spreading and fears mounting, Taiwan has done well managing infection whilst ensuring a sufficient supply of relevant consumables. The 'team Taiwan' safeguarded the nation and turned over what could have been a crisis.