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BioNTech to wind up Singapore vaccine manufacturing plant by early 2027

In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.
In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.

S’pore to encourage firms to take more risks to capture growth opportunities amid changing world

(From left) Singapore Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, DPM Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking to the media about the ESR on Jan 29.
(From left) Singapore Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, DPM Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking to the media about the ESR on Jan 29.

Branded Content

Why S'pore companies are betting on reskilling instead of replacing workers

Luxasia is redesigning job roles and equipping beauty advisors with new skills and technology to help them thrive in a changing retail landscape.
Luxasia is redesigning job roles and equipping beauty advisors with new skills and technology to help them thrive in a changing retail landscape.

In Good Company

Chinese dumping, carbon tax, anti-globalisation: Evonik’s CEO has plenty on his mind

Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.
Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.

SMEs going global, partnering with MNCs beneficial for both: Alvin Tan

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan (2nd from left) at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2025.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan (2nd from left) at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2025.

Trump’s pharma tariffs threaten future investments even as immediate impact to S’pore seen as mild

Asian stocks fell on Sept 26, with pharmaceutical companies leading the decline.
Asian stocks fell on Sept 26, with pharmaceutical companies leading the decline.

Johor-S’pore SEZ assumes greater relevance as global economy becomes more challenging: Alvin Tan

Johor’s land and natural resources will come into play and complement Singapore’s strengths, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan.
Johor’s land and natural resources will come into play and complement Singapore’s strengths, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan.

Branded Content

This biotech firm helps employees grow their careers – both across borders and disciplines

With Amgen’s support, Ms Chew Jia Mei pursued a part-time MBA while working at the US office, which advanced her career into a larger role planning how medicines are made and delivered. PHOTO: CHEW JIA MEI
With Amgen’s support, Ms Chew Jia Mei pursued a part-time MBA while working at the US office, which advanced her career into a larger role planning how medicines are made and delivered. PHOTO: CHEW JIA MEI

Mapping the high-tariff world

The US flag blows in the wind as trucks drive on the Vincent Thomas Bridge past cranes to unload cargo shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California on April 10, 2025. US President Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff for almost all countries except China will likely remain in place going forward, his top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Thursday. On April 8, Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs against all countries except China, reversing a policy that had roiled global stock markets and spooked the American bond markets -- a key barometer of investors' faith in the US government's ability to pay its debts. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
The US flag blows in the wind as trucks drive on the Vincent Thomas Bridge past cranes to unload cargo shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California on April 10, 2025. US President Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff for almost all countries except China will likely remain in place going forward, his top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Thursday. On April 8, Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs against all countries except China, reversing a policy that had roiled global stock markets and spooked the American bond markets -- a key barometer of investors' faith in the US government's ability to pay its debts. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Banks are poised to get a boost from Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Observers

The zone will help sustain the momentum for banks by providing further incentives for the potential flow of investment and developments, said analysts.
The zone will help sustain the momentum for banks by providing further incentives for the potential flow of investment and developments, said analysts.

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