Why Does Innovation and IP Matter to Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia is a dynamic region that is home to more than 600 million people. Countries across the region are experiencing rapid economic growth, with many playing key roles in the global economy. This growth is due in part to ambitious economic development plans that prioritize innovation. For example, Indonesia has unveiled the Masterplan for
Celebrating World IP Day in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is home to nine percent of the global population and is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world. But to realize its full potential, the region must embrace modern approaches to intellectual property (IP) that encourage investment in innovative ideas. This World IP Day, celebrating the theme “Women and IP:
Investments in Science and Innovation Thrived During COVID-19
A new report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) found that investments into research and development (R&D) thrived at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and continued to boom in 2021. The report, Global Innovation Index 2022, indicates that innovation saw a spike, despite the pandemic-induced global recession and economic lockdowns in many countries.
Global Collaborations Are Helping Increase Access to COVID-19 Treatments Throughout Southeast Asia
Collaborations between governments, NGOs and private companies have helped research, develop, manufacture and deliver COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in record time. Biopharmaceutical companies were able to build on years of investments to develop safe and effective countermeasures. This demonstrates a model for health systems to effectively respond to public health threats in the future.