Furthermore, as we enter the ‘Asian-Era', Australia's geographic location within the Asia Pacific region provides the country with a great advantage. Australia's proximity to the rapidly growing South East Asian markets and existing close trading ties with many Asian countries, enable Australia to provide great opportunities for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and research institutes.

With the improving infrastructure, medical and research expertise as well as increased government and industry interest and funding moving towards medical research in the Asian region, Australia is well placed to take advantage of this change in global interest and attraction towards Asia, and provide international stakeholders with a safe, professional and cost-effective stepping stone in to the Asian growth markets.