8th biggest world economy and 4th biggest in Europe, Italy is not only a cultural superpower and home to world-renowned fashion brands and exquisite food products, but also a world leader in many important sectors, among them pharmaceuticals, medical and biomedical products. It holds the second...

Former president Hugo Chavez, who died in 2013, styled himself a champion of the poor during his 14 years in office, pouring billions of dollars of Venezuela's oil wealth into social programs. However, years of economic mismanagement left Venezuela ill-prepared during the government of Chavez’s...

After a long period of standstill, Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, elected in 2016, has embarked on an ambitious course of reform aimed at turning the country into a democratic market economy and is putting a focus on regional and international cooperation. Looking to the future,...

Sustained economic growth has transformed Kazakhstan into an upper middle-income economy. Yet, going forward, the country faces formidable challenges to navigate safely into a sustainable growth model. Despite these challenges, Kazakhstan’s economy remains the largest in Central Asia, and with...

Austria has a two-tier healthcare system. Virtually all individuals receive publicly funded care through a social health insurance, covering the basic needs of most persons living legally in the country, as well as an optional, and competitive, supplementary private health insurance offering...

With around 117 million inhabitants, the Philippines is among the most populous countries in the world and one of the most dynamic economies in the East Asia-Pacific region. Characterized by a market and an economy fully immersed in the Asian boom, its average annual growth increased to 6.4% between...

Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. In Europe, despite decreasing prevalence in all age groups and stronger focus on preventive care, oral diseases are increasingly recognized as one of the most prevalent conditions,...

Caries and periodontal diseases can be prevented by educating and empowering people. This is how Switzerland's health model works. As health insurance reimburses only dental costs caused by accidents or serious and unavoidable diseases, citizens are called to pay out of their own pockets for the...

Having some form of dental insurance is a strong predictor of dental visits and oral health. In the US, barriers to access oral care are mostly financial and the costs of dental care, combined with low income and lack of dental insurance, make dental care prohibitive for many....

Equity is a value in the Danish healthcare system, and healthcare is an important part of its welfare system, resulting in a heavily financed public funds system, experiencing little inequality....

Poland’s healthcare system is keeping most citizens healthy, but there are further improvements necessary for the current system to increase efficiency and reach beyond-average higher standards of health. It may not currently live up to the standards of other western European countries, but it...

Not only is Germany the third largest health market in the world after the United States and Japan, but also by far the largest European market - twice the size of the French market and three times as large as those of Italy, the UK, and Spain...

Italy’s struggles to keep its population healthy with new treatments and care, while balancing its books, embody the challenges facing much of the rest of Europe. But the country’s broader financial crisis has hit the health sector in some ways more t...

Brunei has made massive strides in providing great healthcare to its citizens by utilizing new technologies and providing free healthcare. The country’s efforts have paid off as they were able to effectively slow the spread of COVID-19 and increase the...

The dramatic growth of ultra-high net worth individuals in Asia is set to be reinforced by stellar growth rates in several countries, including Vietnam, which is expected to see its ultra-wealthy population rise by 170% to 540 over the next decade....

While moving towards universal healthcare coverage is still a goal for many countries, Thailand is internationally recognized for its successful implementation, where, a welldesignedsystem, a dedicated leadership and sweeping healthcare reform have contri...

Achieving More with Less, Singapore’s Unique Healthcare System. Widely regarded to have an incorrupt and meritocratic government, with a fair judiciary and strong rule of law, the government has significant control over politics and society...

Malta Oral Healthcare. Only 1.1% of the population reports feeling unable to access needed medical and dental care because either too expensive, too far to travel or due to waiting lists; despite elective dental services are not being covered for all pers...

Bulgaria's Key Challenge. Since its entry into the EU, notable progress in living standards and health indicators have been made. However, numerous issues are yet to be solved. The economic instability and underfunding of the healthcare system contribute...

Iranʼs Developing Healthcare. Despite the difficulties of Western-imposed sanctions Iran’s healthcare system is far more modern than many would expect. Its Primary Health Network has shown its ability to provide quality healthcare in all areas and......

Sweeping Changes in South African Healthcare. Since first free elections in 1994, many were the efforts made by South African governments to combat health inequalities. As the government moves ahead with plans to implement mandatory national insurance......

Outlook on brazilian industry....

Japan’s World-Class System. The history of Japan’s public health insu- rance system goes back more than a cen- tury and Japan has maintained its current world-class system, which is called a “Uni- versal Health Insurance System”, for over 50 yea...

The Privilege of Equal Access Within Canadian Healthcare. Given Canada’s internationally lauded history of high-quality healthcare system ground- ed in values of equity in access and solidarity, it is surprising that its national system of......

Argentina’s Public Health Transformation. Argentina’s health sector has gone through major transformations in the years with a reduction of state involvement in social services in favor of privatization and decentralization of healthcare......

The Two Sides of Brazilian Healthcare.Despite its many problems, Brazil’s universal public health system represents an enormous achievement for Brazilian society. Brazil has not only managed to significantly improve access to healthcare, especially......

Ethiopia’s Healthcare Challenges. Although one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and the enormous progress in critical aspects of human development, Ethiopia still needs a considerable amount of investment and improved policies to reach its...

Focus on the Sultanate of Oman, Health and Oral Care. While a number of serious challenges remain, Oman’s healthcare sector is built on solid foundations offering high-quality care to Omanis and expatriates alike. Even if still relying heavily on fore.....

The Spanish economy is the fifth-largest in Europe behind Germany, United Kingdom, Italy and France and the 14th largest in the world......

The Republic of Kazakhstan is a land-locked country in central Asia that became independent with the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1991.......

According to the Euro health consumer index, which placed it in 7th position in its 2015 survey, Germany has long had the most restriction-free and consumer-oriented healthcare system in Europe, allowing patients to seek almost any type of care they wish...

Buoyed by high commodity prices and market-friendly policies, Peru has been one of the best-performing and most stable economies in Latin America over the past decade......

Brexit Implications for ASEAN Based Investors. In a victory that stunned analysts around the world, the UK has voted to exit the European Union (EU) by a margin of 52 to 48 percent. In addition to producing significant implications for investors......

Doing Business in Azerbaijan. The country with its macroeconomic and political stability is considered one of the leading econo- mies globally in terms of economic growth and an excellent logistics hub for any business entering the markets of the Caspian...

A new study from WHO (World Health Organization) has shown that the number of people with diagnosed dia-betes is dramatically increasing worldwide especially in developing countries......

The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the biggest and most dynamically developing regions of the Russian Federation with tremendous potential for attracting foreign direct investment....

This article will focus on two distinct areas of East Asia. Japan and Korea, lying at the Eastern tip of the Asian continent, are divided geographically by the Korean Strait....

Russia is the 6th largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity, with a GDP worth US.6 trillion. Healthcare provision varies greatly across the country, with major centres and most specialists concentrated in Moscow and St. Petersburg....

Australia and New Zealand share some common features but also differ significantly in their history and culture. Both colonised since the 18th century, they have long been a destination for migrants......

Over the last decades India has gained a prominent role as one of the two Asian superpowers together with China. With its 1.02 billion people, or 16.7% of the world's population, India is now the second most populous country in the world....

During the last century the UK has maintained its status as economic power with considerable international influence. Its capital, London, is one of the world's most important financial centers. Financial services play a very important part in the service...

Iraq is defined as the cradle of civilization, having been inhabited for nearly 6,000 years; this is where the earliest known civilisation, writing system and recorded history have begun....

Highlights and updates from interesting East-Asian markets: Spotlight on China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar....

In this article on Central Asia we will focus on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan an Uzbekistan. Except for Turkmenistan, which is only associate member, these countries belong to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)....

The geographic position has enabled Turkey, in ancient times known as “Asia Minor”, to play a centuries-long bridging role between Europe and Asia, making it a country full of sharp but fascinating contrasts......

Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America, and the 13th largest in the world. After over a decade of macroeconomic stability and an export-led recovery from the peak of the financial crisis in 2009, Mexico is currently enjoying positive......

Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world in terms of area and population, with 196 million people and a territory covering about half of South America......

The social insurance system - Healthcare in France is mainly delivered through a public social insurance system (SHI), requiring all French citizens to pay income-based contributions for health insurance. The SHI was introduced in France right after......

Nigeria is one of the world's richest countries in natural resources: 12th largest oil producer; 8th largest oil exporter; 7th largest natural gas reserve in the world....

Dental care in China is generally delivered in government-managed hospitals and clinics that account for more than 85% of all dental care services. There are also about 15,000 private dental clinics, mainly concentrated in the more developed areas......

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