Pharmaceuticals sector

US removes ‘inaccurate statement’ on Singapore trade surplus; Govt to attend hearings on probes

The temporary global 10 per cent tariff rate imposed under Section 122 - announced after the court ruling - expires in July.

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Germany’s DHL has a health logistics campus near Frankfurt, dedicated to ensuring drugs and other crucial medical products reliably get to where they’re needed.

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.

US FDA approves new insulin injection for Type 2 diabetes

Novo Nordisk's new product reduces injections from seven to one a week.

India to tackle global obesity with cheap, Ozempic knock-off jabs

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

News analysis

Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes, threatening cancer and other drugs’ supply

A photograph shows Doha's skyline on March 10, 2026. The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran's attacks in response to US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war, with Tehran targeting US assets but also civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities and airports. (Photo by AFP) / Attention editors: AFP covers the war in the Middle East through its extensive regional network, including bureaus in Tehran, Jerusalem, and several neighboring countries. Since the start of the conflict, journalists have been working under increasingly restrictive conditions. Authorities in several countries have limited reporters' movements, photo and live video coverage from sensitive locations. Some governments and armed groups have banned images of missile or drone strikes and other security-related sites. /

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.

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.

News analysis

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.

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.

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