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Pharmaceuticals sector

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

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

Pharmacists in South Korea flag uncontrolled sales at popular warehouse-style pharmacies

Warehouse-style pharmacies offer a wide range of medicines and health supplements that do not require a prescription.
Warehouse-style pharmacies offer a wide range of medicines and health supplements that do not require a prescription.

China’s ChemLex unveils in Singapore an AI-powered drug discovery lab run by robots 

Founded in 2022 in Shanghai, ChemLex uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to radically accelerate discovery of synthetic molecules for the pharmaceutical industry.
Founded in 2022 in Shanghai, ChemLex uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to radically accelerate discovery of synthetic molecules for the pharmaceutical industry.

Trump administration backs Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup lawsuits

Bayer's Roundup is among the most widely used weedkillers in the United States.
Bayer's Roundup is among the most widely used weedkillers in the United States.

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The deal would help British patients access new medicines and help attract investment from drugmakers.
The deal would help British patients access new medicines and help attract investment from drugmakers.

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