Health and medical to Saudi Arabia

The current status of the health services in Saudi Arabia is positive regarding the medical care supplied to citizens. The situation has changed from moderate figures in capabilities, equipment and facilities to major improvements in health resources, healthcare budgets, preventive and curative health services, pharmaceutical services, and primary care and vaccine programs. Learn more

Trends and opportunities: Biotechnology to Switzerland

Switzerland has a vastly distinguished profile in the European biotechnology arena due to its size and scope and rise of pharmaceutical and food companies. Some key sectors include human health, environmental remediation and agricultural biotechnology. European investors are optimistic about the growth in this industry as it already has a $2354 million industry turnover – second in Europe (to UK). Uncover more

AusBiotech 2008, Melbourne - 26-29 October 2008

Biotechnology companies and researchers are encouraged to attend the annual AusBiotech 2008 conference, to be held this year in Melbourne. International investors/customers and Austrade Business Development Managers from overseas are planning to participate and will be available for consultations with biotech companies upon request. 

Find out more information by emailing us at biotechnology@austrade.gov.au. 

Bio Korea 2008, Osong Bio Technopolis, Korea, 8-10 October 2008
BioJapan 2008, Yokohama, Japan, 15- 17 October 2008

Join Austrade’s mission to Bio Korea and BioJapan in October to tap into the growing Korean bio market and Japan - the second largest biotech market in the world. The mission provides you access to the Austrade National stand to showcase your technology, support during the event, and optional access to appointment programs with potential partners. 

Hurry – places are limited! Details of your participation options and online application form are now available at Bio Korea 2008 and BioJapan 2008

Medica 2008

19-22 November 2008: Germany
As the world's premier health and medical trade fair, Medica offers you global exposure to both Europe and the rest of the world. Austrade will once again support an Australian National Pavilion in 2008.

In 2007 Medica attracted over 4,300 exhibitors from 65 nations and 137,000 trade visitors from around 100 countries. Visit: www.medica.de for more information.

Apply for Medica Today!

Details of your participation options and online application form are now available.

Cosmoprof Asia 2008

12-14 November: Hong Kong
The largest and most significant beauty and health trade fair in Asia, it will be held in Hong Kong on 12-14 Nov 2008. It is the "must-do" industry event in the region, and an essential destination for buyers from around the world to source new products and meet suppliers every year. View the website www.cosmoprof-asia.com to find out more.

Austrade Hong Kong has secured prime locations in the following key sectors in Cosmoprof: 

 - Perfumery / Cosmetics / Toiletries Products
 - Beauty Salon / Wellbeing Products & Equipment
 - Hair Products
 - Natural Health Products

Booths are reserved quickly. Reserve your space now by contacting rebecca.hsu@austrade.gov.au for cosmetic sectors or sally.lam@austrade.gov.au for natural health sector.

Austrade B2B Health & Medical Portal

Find Australian suppliers of health and medical products and services looking to link up with international distributors and partners at the Austrade Health & Medical B2B Portal. Austrade is promoting the portal through our global network and using the portal for business matching at all our upcoming international health and medical events. Visit the portal now

Opportunities Online

International sales leads generated by our overseas network to the Australian business community. >> Find out more or register today

• Manufacturer in Taiwan seeking lactic acid bacteria and probiotic industrial enzymes for food and beverage manufacture.
• Trader in Taiwan seeking sea calcium powder, derived from lithothamnium algae - quantity 50 kg.
• Distributor in Israel seeking suppliers of pharmaceuticals, consumer oriented medical devices and medicated food supplements.

To find out about opportunities visit Opportunities Online now.