35% of investment plans face downsizing or possible relocation, poll finds
Investments in innovative drug research and production often involve large sums of money. (Nikkei montage)
KOSEI TAKAHASHI
October 16, 2026 06:16 JST
TOKYO -- Pharmaceutical companies around the world are increasingly unwilling to invest in innovative drug research and manufacturing in Japan, government data shows, raising concerns about the country's ability to maintain a stable supply of essential medicines.