<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/908fb457-7f8e-4a08-9081-5565e3dfb3d7?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="22157.jpg" alt="Company Logo"/>Asia's drug development market opportunities include China's leadership, the dominance of small molecules and oncology, and increased clinical trial activity in South Korea and India. Japan focuses on multinational trials, with licensing preferred over M&A. Out-licensing to US/EU is key for Korea and Japan.Dublin, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6234619/strategic-intelligence-asia-beyond-china?utm_source=GNE&amp;utm_medium=PressRelease&amp;utm_code=djl5dr&amp;utm_campaign=2264261+-+Asia+Drug+Development+Beyond+China+Strategic+Intelligence+Report+2026%3a+Pharma+R%26D+and+Deal+Trends+in+South+Korea%2c+Japan%2c+and+India&amp;utm_exec=chdomspi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Strategic Intelligence: Asia Beyond China: Pharma R&amp;D and Deal Trends in South Korea, Japan, and India">"Strategic Intelligence: Asia Beyond China: Pharma R&amp;D and Deal Trends in South Korea, Japan, and India"</a> report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report talks about how other nations, including South Korea, Japan, and India, are following China's initiatives by enhancing innovation across the drug development lifecycle. These nations are deploying differentiated regulatory pathways to accelerate development and attract investment, increasing Asia's strategic importance for global clinical, regulatory, and partnering strategies. Report Findings <ul><li>China continues to lead Asia's drug development, with other nations following China's initiatives.</li><li>Small molecules and oncology remain as the most dominant within Asian drug development markets.</li><li>South Korea and India expand clinical trial activity while Japan shifts to multinational trials.</li><li>M&amp;A occurs but remains a secondary channel to licensing across these markets; South Korea and Japan are primarily oriented toward out-licensing innovative assets to US/EU partners.</li></ul> Key Topics Covered: <ul><li>Executive Summary</li><li>Introduction</li><li>Regulatory Advancements</li><li>Drug Development</li><li>Therapy Area Focus: Oncology</li><li>Biosimilars</li><li>Innovators</li><li>Clinical Trials</li><li>Deals</li><li>Key Takeaways</li></ul> For more information about this report visit <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6234619/strategic-intelligence-asia-beyond-china?utm_source=GNE&amp;utm_medium=PressRelease&amp;utm_code=djl5dr&amp;utm_campaign=2264261+-+Asia+Drug+Development+Beyond+China+Strategic+Intelligence+Report+2026%3a+Pharma+R%26D+and+Deal+Trends+in+South+Korea%2c+Japan%2c+and+India&amp;utm_exec=chdomspi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/qks9ct</a> About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. <pre>CONTACT: 
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