1. Editor's Comment:An announcement follows regarding ABHI's next Global Export Club, which will have a European theme. The main focus of the meeting will be on Medica. In addition, there will be market presentations on both France and Germany. There also follows an announcement regarding the availability of extra space at Medica. It is not too late, therefore, to book space on the ABHI Pavilion. You are advised, however, to contact Celia Jarvis (contact details as below) as a matter of urgency to secure it. As usual, space will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Theresa
2. Update on ABHI's Export ClubABHI is officially launching its Monthly Export Club with a Medica focus. Medica is the world’s largest medical trade fair with over 137,000 trade visitors attending the four-day trade show. The event will also discuss the opportunities available in the French and German healthcare markets. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 17 September from 12am until 2pm, at ABHI’s offices, London. 
See: Export Club flyer
| ABHI’s Global Export Clubs are excellent forums for learning about different regions and networking with companies that can share their experiences and advice for the various markets.
Mitzi Swanson
Sector Adviser - Healthcare & Bioscience, UKTI |
Some Supporters of ABHI's South American Global Export Club:
Click here for a full list of forthcoming Global Export Club meetings. [ back to top ]
3. ABHI Exhibitions Update | STOP PRESS:
EXTRA SPACE AT MEDICA Due to cancellations, there are two prime-location 12 sqm stands available on the ABHI pavilion at Medica. If interested call Celia Jarvis on 020 7960 4382 OR e-mail celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk a.s.a.p. |
| Exhibition | Dates | Status | Grant available
for eligible co.s. | HOSPIMedica
Singapore | 17-19 Sept. 08 | Space still
available | £1,400 | Advamed
Washington DC | 21-24 Sept. 08 | 2 pods
remaining | £1,000 | Medica
Dusseldorf | 19-22 Nov. 08 | 2 stands
available | £1,000 | Arab Health
Dubai | 26-29 Jan. 09 | Space sold
out; ABHI has
applied for
more. | £1,400 | CMEF
Shenzhen, China* | April 09 | Registrations
of interest
being taken | TBC |
Visit: http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/exhibitions/default.aspx
for further information on the above events.
Specific queries should be addressed to: celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk
* Not yet on website. 
HOSPIMedica Singapore; (17-19 September, 2008);
SPACE ON SALE
*** TAP funding of £1,400 is available for eligible ABHI exhibitors for this show
WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT HOSPIMEDICA SINGAPORE HOSPIMedica Asia will hold its seventh exhibition in Singapore this year, and ABHI will, once again, be organising the UK Pavilion. More ... Also see Singapore Mission and Publicity information below. Application Forms. To access an Application Form for HOSPIMedica visit: www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'HOSPIMedica'.
WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT MEDICA / Updated
WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT ARAB HEALTH / Updated
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4. Singapore; Healthcare Trade Mission (15-19 September 2008) + Publicity OpportunityUK Trade & Investment is organising a healthcare mission and seminar to coincide with HOSPIMedica Singapore. All mission participants will: - receive invitations to a sector-focused market briefing and to a networking reception
- benefit from pre-mission publicity (see below) and inclusion in a mission brochure
- be able to participate in a seminar showcasing UK expertise in the healthcare sector, and
- visit HOSPIMedica Asia
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| The British High Commission Singapore issues a monthly e-newsletter to a predominantly Singapore readership. Its main function is to highlight all things UK that could have a commercial opportunity in Singapore, spanning new UK products and services, upcoming events, new product launches etc. To view the most recent edition, please visit: www.uknow.com.sg. The publication, which has recently been revamped to make it sector/event specific, will target the September issue on the healthcare sector and UK at Hospimedica. Proposed content will include a cover story on UK@Hospimedica as well as strengths, R&D, innovation, exports etc. and write-ups (up-to-500 words) on UK companies interested in the Singaporean market. Interested in the Singapore market?
Deadline for companies to e-mail their up-to-500 word write-up: 29 August. E-mail to: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk |
Date for Diaries - Thursday 15 January: ABHI 's Global Export Club focusing on Singapore as well as other markets within South East Asia. [ back to top ]
5. Advamed Mission; 21-24 September 2008 | Building on the success of the 2007 Healthcare Mission to the USA, UKTI and ABHI are seeking companies with leading edge medical technologies to participate in Advamed 2008 - an international medical device conference/ trade show taking place in Washington DC. www.advamed2008.com TWO LEVELS OF MISSION ON OFFER* See: Flyer
Also see: ABHI at Advamed. * possible £1,000 UKTI Grant for eligible companies |
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6. Doing Business in Japan; KANAGAWA - "Best place" for business and investing for UK companies; 28 August 2008 
Learn about the opportunities and implications of doing business and investing in Japan at a JETRO-based Seminar. 
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7. Business Opportunities:Are you a UK healthcare company looking to expand your product range?, or one seeking (further) distribution overseas? Herewith are a number of opportunities covering both requirements. You will note that some have direct contact details, whereas for others it is preferable to go via the ABHI. If registering interest via the Association, contact information will be supplied to UK companies upon receipt of reference numbers. Also please see below some Business Opportunities below: NEW
 A Saudi Arabian company seeks UK companies in the following fields: Bio-pharmaceuticals and Bio-generics
Vaccines
Cardiac surgery related products and
Oncology products
It is suggested that interested companies liaise via:
Mr Syed K. Zaman
Senior Trade & Investment Officer
British Embassy, Riyadh; Syed.Zaman@fco.gov.uk | NEW
NOTICE OF VACANCY: BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERAL, BOSTON UKTI Life Sciences / Healthcare Sector Specialist The British Consulate-General in Cambridge, MA has an opportunity for an intelligent, self-motivated individual to join the UKTI team.
Applications are invited for a Life-Sciences/Healthcare Sector Specialist, based at the BC-G, Boston and working locally and as a network resource with travel in the US. More |
Product registration:
Seeking distribution: Outsourcing products opportunities: .. in China: Contact: Bo Li: ukboli@googlemail.com | 
A Malaysian company, established in 1981, specialises in equipment and consumables in the Dialysis and Medical Diagnostic (Respiratory, Cardiology, Neurology), Critical-Care & Sports/ Fitness fields. Companies already represented include BodyStat, Kimal and Cadwell Laboratories. Contact details. |
Please see listing of overseas Commercial Officers who can help you in their specific markets ABHI holds on record. [ back to top ]
Business opportunities are also available free-of-charge from the UKTI portal. 
For More information:
Access the site at www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk to take a closer look and to register and set up your profile. Info: UK Trade & Investment Enquiry Service
Email: enquiries@uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 8000 (09.00-17.30, Mon-Fri)
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8. An opportunity to have your company's promotional material displayed at ExpoMedical in Buenos Aires / (www.expomedical.com.ar); 11-13 September 2008
Expomedical 2008 provides a good launch pad to display to Argentina and the region UK excellence in medical devices. It is the most important exhibition for medical equipment in Argentina, if not in the Spanish speaking world and in the Latin American Southern cone. The Commercial Post at the British Embassy, Buenos Aires are to take a stand at ExpoMedical 2008, and for a fee of £250, would be willing to display product literature and promotional material at the event. Please contact Sandra Coggins at the British Embassy for more information; Direct Tel: 54-11-4808-2263, Fax: 54-11-4808-2283 / E-mail: sandra.coggins@fco.gov.uk [ back to top ]
9. A VIP Lifesciences Mission to India; 6-9 October 2008UK Trade & Investment is organising a diabetes focused mission in October for UK companies. The mission, which will visit Mumbai and Chennai, stems from an initiative agreed by former Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair and the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh.
Although the theme of diabetes and associated medical conditions has been chosen, all UK healthcare companies are invited to participate. Opportunities on offer: - Seminars and networking receptions in both Mumbai and Chennai
- One-to-one meetings with Indian buyers/partnering meetings
- Pre-arranged visits to public/private organisations in Mumbai and Chennai
- Business Support and specialist trade advice
- Free time to organise own meetings and pursue leads
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Advert The Middle East Association (MEA)Opportunity Arabia 5, The Saudi-UK Connection, 28 August 2008 The MEA will hold a one-day seminar on Saudi Arabia in London on 28 August. 
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