Malaysia Biotechnology Sector Sees Opportunity With Economic Turndown, Challenge With Competing Neighbors
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
SHANGHAI - Malaysia's plans for its biotechnology sector remain ambitious even with the recent global meltdown
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