Pharmaceuticals sector

China charges former AstraZeneca regional head Leon Wang

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.

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.

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.

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.

Branded Content

How a drug delivery patent is driving pharmaceutical company’s growth

wafers manufacturing

British study shows how fast kilos return after stopping weight-loss drugs

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk.

Singapore manufacturing surge powers 2025 growth to highest since 2021 amid AI boom

The economy grew 5.7 per cent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025, up sharply from 4.3 per cent in the third quarter.

Singapore factory output up 14.3% in November in third straight month of growth

The pharmaceuticals and electronics segments continued to post healthy growth, while the general manufacturing sector declined further.

Weight-loss drugs are changing. Here’s what to know

US regulators approved a pill version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, the first oral GLP-1 for weight loss.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.