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Pharmaceuticals sector

Singapore still subject to 10% US tariff as no official word yet on higher 15% rate: Gan Siow Huang

The Government is ready to roll out further measures to support business and workers if needed, said Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.
The Government is ready to roll out further measures to support business and workers if needed, said Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.

Moderna agrees to pay up to $2.87 billion to settle Covid-19 vaccine patent dispute

The deal resolves all US and international legal actions accusing Moderna of using lipid nanoparticle without permission in its Covid-19 vaccine.
The deal resolves all US and international legal actions accusing Moderna of using lipid nanoparticle without permission in its Covid-19 vaccine.

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S’pore retains lowest-tariff edge in Asia even as US court ruling narrows the gap

Trade-oriented economies like Singapore will be supported by any pickup in trade activity on lower tariffs.
Trade-oriented economies like Singapore will be supported by any pickup in trade activity on lower tariffs.

Bayer proposes $9.16 billion plan to settle Roundup cancer cases

Bayer acquired Roundup as part of its US$63 billion purchase of agrochemical company Monsanto in 2018.
Bayer acquired Roundup as part of its US$63 billion purchase of agrochemical company Monsanto in 2018.

China charges former AstraZeneca regional head Leon Wang

Syringes with needles are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Syringes with needles are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Families in China scramble for mercury thermometers ahead of ban despite health risks

The ban applies to manufacturing, not to owning or selling existing inventory.
The ban applies to manufacturing, not to owning or selling existing inventory.

Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%-4% on AI outlook after economy outperforms in 2025

The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.
The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.

S’pore to focus on remaining ‘top of mind’ for Asia-bound firms amid global uncertainty: EDB

EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.
EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.

Analysts cautious on outlook as Singapore factory output sees fourth straight month of growth

The electronics and transport engineering sectors saw the most growth in December.
The electronics and transport engineering sectors saw the most growth in December.

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