Japan has been investing in nanoscience since the 1980s and after the USA is the heaviest nanotechnology R&D spender worldwide, and along with China, South Korea and Taiwan has increased its budget substantially since 2001. Australia is currently formulating a national strategy, but already has considerable infrastructure and funding in place. Thailand, India and Vietnam have also identified nanotechnology as a priority area and are taking steps to implement the proper framework.

This report gives a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology activity in the Asia Pacific Region. Countries covered include Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Singapore, Australia and Vietnam.

The report includes all major initiatives, government bodies, programmes, research institutes, universities, networks and companies, with contact details.

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