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August 11, 2010
Emergent BioSolutions and Temasek Life Sciences Ventures Established Joint Venture to Develop Influenza VaccineTemasek Life Sciences Ventures Pte Ltd (TLV) and Emergent BioSolutions Inc. today announced their agreement to form EPIC BIO Pte Ltd, a joint venture to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a multivalent, cross-protective human vaccine to protect... Read more
July 31, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - July 2010In July, there were significant developments in both manufacturing and R&D in Singapore. Pfizer expanded its nutrition manufacturing plant which is now amongst the largest worldwide, while GlaxoSmithKline and EDB announced the first eight projects to be... Read more
July 08, 2010
Pfizer Strengthens Manufacturing Capabilities in Asia with Expansion of Singapore Nutrition PlantPfizer announced a US$100 million investment into the expansion of its Singapore Nutrition Plant, helping it continue to set the standard for the manufacture of high-quality, safe and environmentally sustainable nutritional products for infants and... Read more
July 02, 2010
Manufacturing ExcellenceLaunched in 2009, the GSK-Singapore Partnership for Green & Sustainable Manufacturing seeks to develop innovative solutions as the global pharmaceutical industry grapple with the need to enhance sustainability and optimise their global operations. Read more
July 02, 2010
GSK and EDB commit US$35million to support research in green and sustainable manufacturing in SingaporeGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) jointly awarded funding for eight research projects based in Singapore aimed at growing local capabilities and talent in green and sustainable manufacturing. The first round of... Read more
June 30, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - June 2010Key research developments in June further enhanced Singapore's position as a key node for biomedical research in Asia: the Asia-Pacific Hepatocellular Carcinoma (AHCC) Trials Group presented findings from their successful Singapore-led multi-centre Phase... Read more
June 07, 2010
Global spot for biomedical ManufacturingDr Patrick Y Yang, Head of Pharma Global Technical Operations, Roche, is an important pioneer in Singapore's biomedical manufacturing sector. He was instrumental in leading two companies' decision to locate their firstin-Asia chemical-based pharmaceutical... Read more
June 07, 2010
Singapore confers top honours to outstanding business leadersSingapore President S R Nathan conferred the Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) and Public Service Medal (Friends of Singapore) on four senior business executives for their outstanding contributions toward the development of... Read more
May 31, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - May 2010In May, Fujitsu opened its first biomedical research laboratory in Southeast Asia in the Biopolis, which is slated for a 460,000 square-feet expansion that will bring its total research space to more than 3 million square feet. Read more
May 05, 2010
Abbott opened Asia-Pacific Nutrition R&D Centre in SingaporeAbbott officially opened its Asia-Pacific Nutrition Research & Development Center at the Biopolis in Singapore. The center is Abbott's largest nutrition R&D facility outside of the U.S., and will create science-based nutritional products for infants,... Read more
May 03, 2010
Singapore: Your Essential Partner in AsiaSingapore presents an important partner in global companies' business and innovation expansion in Asia. Read more
April 30, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - April 2010In April, Singapore made key development in biomedical sciences R&D with Hill-Rom expanding its Asia-Pacific Innovation Center that now includes two new R&D centers of excellence in respiratory care and patient support solutions. Read more
March 31, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - March 2010In March, Singapore's public-sector institutes forged strategic international partnerships with NUHS collaborating with Harvard University in research, education and clinical care, as well as A*STAR's Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences'... Read more
March 17, 2010
Biomedical Sciences Companies Strengthen Partnerships with Singapore to Address Industry ChallengesGlobal biomedical sciences companies strengthened their partnerships with Singapore to address the industry's challenges in 2009, and Singapore is well-positioned to be their home-base to harness Asia's growing opportunities. Last year, Singapore's... Read more
March 03, 2010
Singapore draws global contract clinical research organisationsGlobal contract clinical research organisations (CROs) are presented with tremendous growth opportunities, as pharmaceutical and biotech companies increasingly tap on external research resources, and Asia's demand for cost-effective and efficacious... Read more
February 28, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - February 2010In February, Singapore strengthened its participation in regional cancer clinical trial groups, with the Asia-Pacific Hepatocellular Carcinoma Trials Group convening in Singapore for its fifth general meeting, and the launch of a new national cancer centre... Read more
January 31, 2010
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - January 2010January marked a series of key R&D announcements that further enhanced Singapore's position as companies' home-base for innovation in Asia - Roche's newly-established translational medical research hub in Singapore will partner Singapore's institutes to... Read more
January 28, 2010
Roche Establishes New Translational Medical Research Hub in SingaporeRoche announced that it will enter into a strategic alliance with Singapore's scientific and medical institutions to set up a major new translational research hub in Singapore. Read more
December 31, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - December 2009Singapore is on track to achieve its target for R&D expenditure to make up 3% of Singapore's GDP, with GERD exceeding S$7 billion in 2008. Researchers in Singapore's institutes also developed a more efficient cardiac-health diagnostics while partnering... Read more
November 30, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - November 2009In November, we celebrate two key industry announcements with the opening of Roche's first biologics manufacturing site in Asia Pacific and Quintiles' expanded Asia-Pacific headquarters. These announcements further endorse Singapore's position as a... Read more
November 06, 2009
Quintiles Opens Expanded Asia Pacific Headquarters in SingaporeTo meet the growing demand for its services throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Quintiles announced the official grand opening of its expanded regional headquarters facility in Singapore's Science Park I. Encompassing three floors of Science Park's new... Read more
November 03, 2009
Roche opens first Asia-Pacific biologics manufacturing siteRoche officially opened the Group's first biologics manufacturing site in Asia Pacific at Tuas Biomedical Park. With a combined investment of approximately US$500 million, the site comprises two state-of-the-art facilities that use two different production... Read more
October 30, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - October 2009Leading companies made significant announcements in October - 3M opened its first drug delivery systems R&D Lab in Asia Pacific here in Singapore; Medtronic set up its regional and international headquarters in Singapore, and announced its new... Read more
October 07, 2009
3M Drug Delivery Systems Expands with New Singapore Lab3M Drug Delivery Systems opened its new laboratory site at the 3M Singapore facility. The laboratory will develop products in both the Inhalation and Transdermal categories, complementing 3M Drug Delivery Systems' well established global laboratory... Read more
October 06, 2009
Inviragen Merges with SingVax and Completes $15 million Series A FinancingInviragen and SingVax have merged their complementary vaccine pipelines and their international product development capabilities to create a company that is developing a wide range of vaccines for infectious diseases prevalent in emerging economies.... Read more
September 30, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - September 2009In September, Lonza celebrated the groundbreaking for its new cell therapy plant in Singapore, while PPD announced its new global central lab here. In the Biopolis, Waseda University opened its first overseas research institute and Carl Zeiss partnered... Read more
September 15, 2009
PPD Opens Global Central Lab in SingaporeLeading global contract research organisation, PPD, Inc. announced it has opened its global central lab facility in Singapore, strengthening its ability to provide biopharmaceutical clients an extensive range of customized laboratory services in Southeast... Read more
September 08, 2009
Lonza Celebrates Groundbreaking of Cell Therapy Facility in SingaporeLonza Group Ltd celebrates the groundbreaking of the new facility for its Cell Therapy business, located at Tuas Biomedical Park in Singapore and adjacent to Lonza's large-scale mammalian manufacturing facility. Read more
September 03, 2009
Global biomedical sciences companies locate beach-head manufacturing investments in SingaporeLeveraging Singapore's capabilities in complex manufacturing, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Baxter have extended into their first Asian biologics facilities, while Lonza announced the establishment of its first Asian cell-therapy plant here. Read more
August 31, 2009
Roche Purchases Lonza's Singapore Manufacturing FacilityRoche and Lonza announced that Genentech Singapore Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned member of the Roche Group, elected to exercise an option to purchase from Lonza its cell culture biologic manufacturing facility in Singapore. The facility, which is mechanically... Read more
August 31, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - August 2009In August, Singapore hosted two key scientific conferences - 1st Nano Today Conference and the 4th Asian Epigenomics Conference - at the Biopolis. In manufacturing, Roche and Lonza announced that Genentech Singapore exercised an option to purchase Lonza's... Read more
July 31, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - July 2009In addition to its research lab at the Biopolis, Takeda expanded its foothold in Singapore with the officially opening of its regional headquarters and regional clinical coordination centre. Furthermore, Singapore's Health Sciences Authority expanded its... Read more
July 08, 2009
Takeda Opens Regional Offices for Pan-Asia Marketing and Clinical DevelopmentLeading Japanese pharmaceutical company, Takeda, inaugurated its regional headquarters (Takeda Pharmaceuticals Asia) and regional clinical coordination centre (Takeda Clinical Research Singapore) in Singapore. Read more
June 30, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - June 2009Several companies made important announcements in June. Notably, GSK commemorated its 50th year anniversary in Singapore with the opening of its first Asian biologics vaccine plant. GSK also announced key developments of its 10-year roadmap with the EDB. Read more
June 26, 2009
ICON Central Laboratories Moves into Expanded Facility ICON plc has moved its Singapore central laboratory to a new 9,000 sq ft laboratory to meet the growth in demand for ICON Central Laboratories' services in Singapore, which has increased by 149% over the past six months. The larger facility also enables... Read more
June 09, 2009
GlaxoSmithKline Marks 50th Anniversary in Singapore with Opening of GSK's First Vaccine Plant in AsiaGlaxoSmithKline celebrated its 50th anniversary of doing business in Singapore, by opening its new S$600 million vaccine plant. This facility is GSK's first primary vaccine manufacturing plant and its biggest investment in Asia. The plant will be one of... Read more
June 02, 2009
Affymetrix Completes Consolidation of Microarray Manufacturing to SingaporeAffymetrix announced the consolidation of all microarray manufacturing activities within its plant in Singapore, and moved all US distribution activities from Sacramento, California to a center operated by UPS in Louisville, Kentucky. These milestones were... Read more
May 31, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - May 2009May's highlights include Lonza's announcement to locate its first Asian cell therapy plant in Singapore further enhances Singapore's capabilities in manufacturing innovative medicines. In research, A*STAR's Genomics Institute of Singapore collaborated with... Read more
May 26, 2009
Alcon Breaks Ground in Singapore for First Asian Manufacturing PlantAlcon, the world's leading manufacturer of eye-care products, commenced construction of its first Asian pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Singapore's Tuas Biomedical Park. The 330,000 square-foot plant is expected to be complete in 2012 and will hire... Read more
May 19, 2009
Asia's Leading Bio-ClusterSingapore provides strategic base for pharma and biotech to harness Asia's opportunities. Read more
May 15, 2009
Lonza expands Cell Therapy business with new facility in SingaporeLonza Group Ltd is expanding its Cell Therapy business with the construction of a new facility in Singapore. This new facility will broaden the global presence and consolidate Lonza's leading position in the area of Cell Therapy production. The new... Read more
April 30, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - April 2009Key biopharma announcements include Baxter's new biopharma manufacturing plant and Cytos' partnership with Singapore Immunology Network. In healthcare delivery, Singapore's National University Hospital became one of Asia's first hospitals to implement an... Read more
April 22, 2009
Baxter Announces Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in Singapore"The building of this new production facility for ADVATE will significantly enhance the manufacturing capabilities of Baxter's Woodlands facility. It showcases not only the company's state-of-the art manufacturing expertise but our continued confidence in... Read more
March 31, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - March 2009There were several scientific collaborations established in March. Read more
March 16, 2009
FORMA Therapeutics Partners A*STAR's Experimental Therapeutics Centre FORMA Therapeutics and the Experimental Therapeutics Centre of Singapore (ETC) announced today a collaboration agreement to leverage FORMA's transformative chemistry platform to discover novel compounds for further development by ETC. Read more
March 02, 2009
Opening of Zuellig Pharma's New Distribution CentreSingapore's largest healthcare distributor, Zuellig Pharma, will unveil its newly-upgraded distribution centre, worth an estimated S$40 million in investment. Read more
February 28, 2009
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences - February 2009In February, there were key announcements by leading pharmaceutical companies. Read more
February 26, 2009
Abbott Opens Largest Nutrtion Manufacturing Facility and Announces Asia-Pacific Nutrition Science R&D Center in SingaporeAbbott will be opening its largest nutrition product manufacturing facility in Singapore, to meet increasing regional demand for its nutritional products, including Similac. Read more
February 25, 2009
Illumina Sets Up Micro-Array Manufacturing Plant in SingaporeIn responding to expanding demand for micro-array in Europe and Asia, Illumina has set up its first Asian manufacturing plant in Singapore. This 32,000 sq ft facility will also be the company?s key global manufacturing site outside of US.
With this... Read more
February 17, 2009
Schering-Plough Opens Translational Medicine Research CentreSchering-Plough officially opened its first Translational Medicine Research Centre (TMRC), a 30,000 square-foot facility located in the Biopolis. Read more
February 16, 2009
Millipore Opens Biomanufacturing Sciences and Training CenterMillipore Corporation, a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, opened its state-of-the-art Biomanufacturing Sciences and Training Center (BSTC) in Singapore. Read more
January 21, 2009
S*BIO concludes multi-million dollar licensing deals with Onyx and TragaraS*BIO Pte Ltd, Singapore's first fully integrated oncology drug discovery and development company, has entered into a Development Collaboration and Option & License Agreement with Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Read more
January 20, 2009
Abbott leverages Singapore to expand into AsiaAbbott has established its regional headquarters in Singapore for several businesses, including diabetes care, diagnostics, nutrition, pharmaceuticals and vision care, and now employs more than 500 people in the country. Earlier this year, the company... Read more
January 20, 2009
Abbott opens new Pharmaceutical Research Laboratory in SingaporeAbbott announced the opening of a new pharmaceutical analytical research laboratory in Singapore's Biopolis research park. This new facility, Abbott's first pharmaceutical research and development site in Southeast Asia, will conduct stability studies,... Read more
January 06, 2009
S*BIO Announces Collaboration with Onyx for JAK2 Inhibitors in the North American and European MarketsS*BIO Pte Ltd has entered into a Development Collaboration, and Option & License Agreement with Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop and commercialize S*BIO?s novel JAK2 inhibitors, SB1518 and SB1578 Read more
December 31, 2008
Singapore's Highlights in Biomedical Sciences (December 2008)In December, Singapore received top research accolades from International Ophthalmology and the AIChE, which recognised Prof Jackie Ying, Executive Director of Singapore?s research institute, as one of ?One Hundred Engineers of the Modern Era?. Read more
October 14, 2008
Lilly opens expanded Lilly Singapore Center for Drug Discovery Speech by Mr. Tan Choon Shian, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board, at the opening ceremony of Lilly Singapore Centre For Drug Discovery on 14 October 2008, At 10.30 am, at the Biopolis, Immunos Building Read more
September 30, 2008
Bayer Schering Pharma Collaborates With National University Of Singapore In Translational Cancer Researcheading European pharmaceutical company Bayer Schering Pharma Asia Pacific has inked a S$3.5 million (US$2.4 million) cancer research agreement with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, at the National University of Singapore (NUS), to develop new cancer... Read more
September 25, 2008
Takeda Establishes Regional Sales & Marketing Subsidiary and Clinical Development Centre in SingaporeTakeda has established two new entities in Singapore: Takeda Clinical Research Singapore (TCRS) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals Asia (TPAsia). TCRS will serve as the company's center of clinical development in the Asia-Oceania region, in close coordination with... Read more
September 11, 2008
Quintiles Transnational Expands Its Regional HeadquartersUS-based clinical research organisation, Quintiles Transnational Corp., will expand its Singapore base to cater to the growing demand for its business in Asia-Pacific. Read more
September 01, 2008
AstraZeneca Partners Singapore Institutions To Develop Anti-Cancer DrugsPharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced its collaboration with the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and the National University Hospital (NUH) in pre-clinical and clinical development activities of anti-cancer compounds. Read more
August 18, 2008
GlaxoSmithKline Partners Singapore In 10-Year Strategic RoadmapOne of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has announced its collaboration with Singapore through a 10-year strategic roadmap. Working with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the UK-based company is identifying... Read more
June 18, 2008
Singapore reinforces position as a global site for Pharma & BiotechSophisticated infrastructure and skilled manpower support cutting-edge manufacturing activities Read more
June 17, 2008
Singapore is one of the fastest growing bioclusters in AsiaStrong government support continues to draw top research institutes, talent, and corporate labs that are looking to place strategic bets for the future Read more
June 05, 2008
PM Group opens Asia-Pacific HQ to spearhead expansionProject and construction management specialist, PM Group, has set up its regional headquarters (RHQ) in Singapore to spearhead the company's expansion in Asia-Pacific after securing a number of pharmaceutical and food industry contracts in the region. Read more
April 15, 2008
Singapore hosts Asia's largest biomedical sciences event – BioMedical Asia 2008The most comprehensive event of its kind provides a platform for the scientific and business communities to meet, and presents new projects and start-up opportunities for investors. Read more
April 14, 2008
Alcon plans to build manufacturing plant to meet growing demand in the regionLeading eyecare company, Alcon, Inc., has announced its intentions to build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Singapore to meet the increasing demand for its products. Read more
April 07, 2008
Wyeth's latest investment increases production capacity for nutritional products in regionGlobal pharmaceutical and healthcare products giant, Wyeth, plans to increase its presence in Asia-Pacific by investing S$134 million (US$96 million) to expand its nutritional manufacturing facility in Singapore. Read more
April 02, 2008
Biopolis phase III gains momentum with ground-breaking ceremonySince it was launched in 2003, the Biopolis, a biomedical hub with world-class facilities, has gained international attention and has put Singapore's biomedical industry on the map. The recent ground-breaking ceremony of Biopolis Phase III looks set to... Read more
March 25, 2008
NUS launches academy to train quality workforce and promote best pharmaceutical practicesThe National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched The Singapore Academy of GxP Excellence (SAGE) in response to growing demand for safe and effective quality health products produced under stricter scientific standards of regulation. Read more
March 10, 2008
GlaxoSmithKline opens its first R&D pilot plant in AsiaIncreasing the company's late phase capacity, the plant will play a vital role in converting drug discoveries into commercial production. Read more
February 05, 2008
Pfizer triples size of research unit in SingaporeHaving established a Phase 1 Clinical Research Unit in Singapore five years ago, Pfizer recently invested more than S$60 million (US$43.3 million) to expand the capabilities of its Clinical Research Unit at Raffles Hospital. Read more
December 18, 2007
Association of clinical research professionals launches Singapore chapterGlobal pharmaceutical packaging solutions specialist Bilcare Singapore Pte Ltd has launched the Singapore chapter of the US-based Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Read more
December 05, 2007
Eisai becomes first Japanese pharmaceutical company to set up regional clinical research centre in SingaporeBy all counts, the Asia-Pacific region is shaping up to be a buzzing hotspot for the biomedical industry. Not only does the region account for almost 56 per cent of the world's population, China is projected to become the seventh and Korea, the 11th... Read more
October 25, 2007
Codexis sets up its first research facility in AsiaCodexis, Inc., one of the top biocatalysts companies and a leading developer of clean manufacturing processes, is investing more than S$70 million (US$48.3 million) to set up its research facility in Singapore. Read more
August 24, 2007
Distinguished Partner in Progress 2007: Schering-PloughGlobal science-based healthcare company, Schering-Plough receives Singapore's top corporate award for their exceptional contribution to the republic's biopharmaceutical industry. Read more
August 21, 2007
Merck & Co. extends value chain in Singapore with new regional headquartersLatest development by the pharmaceutical giant a clear sign of endorsement of Singapore's growing biomedical sciences community. Read more
August 14, 2007
A*STAR and NUS partner Siemens for new clinical imaging research centreThe Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and National University of Singapore (NUS) are setting up a new Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) to undertake clinical research and advanced biomedical imaging in humans. Read more
June 28, 2007
Leading biotech company Genentech Inc opens Biologics Manufacturing FacilityHaving established itself as one of the world's most competitive and trusted manufacturing sites for pharmaceutical bulk activities and final dosage forms, Singapore has turned its attention to building up the fast growing biologics manufacturing sector. Read more
June 01, 2007
Eli Lilly's R&D expansion plans spur biomedical industry's growthThe local biomedical industry received a shot in the arm when Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) decided to expand its R&D capabilities in Singapore. Its drug discovery research facility, formerly the Lilly Centre for Systems Biology (LSB), will now be expanded... Read more
May 23, 2007
Biomedical industry receives boost with West Pharmaceutical's S$45m investmentGlobal market leader West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (West), gave Singapore's biomedical industry a shot in the arm when it announced plans to expand its facility to meet growing businesses in the region. Read more
March 29, 2007
Lonza and Bio*One Capital fuel Singapore's biomedical industry with new S$532m facilityRecognising Biologics' growing importance in the global biomedical industry, Lonza has collaborated with Bio*One Capital to meet its customers' needs with its second mammalian manuacturing facility in Singapore. Read more
March 20, 2007
GlaxoSmithKline invests S$20m in newly opened medicinal chemistry laboratoryBritish global pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), gave Singapore's biomedical industry a boost when it announced the opening of its new S$20 million (US$13.2 million) medicinal chemistry laboratory at its R&D facility in the local biomedical hub,... Read more
March 01, 2007
World class international cancer centre opens in SingaporeMemphis-based The West Clinic and Singapore's Excellence Healthcare announced the opening of the new international cancer treatment centre. The first West Clinic centre outside North America, it aims to provide world class US-based cancer treatment and... Read more
January 01, 2007
Biopolis phase II kicks offAscendas, together with partners Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Jurong Town Corporation (JTC), recently celebrated the completion of Biopolis Phase II. Read more
December 14, 2006
TPGS Green Energy introduces better energy utilisation through trigenerationThe brainchild of Tuas Power Ltd and Gas Supply Pte Ltd seeks to deliver cleaner and more efficient power usage. Read more
November 14, 2006
World's largest R&D centre on Tocotrienols opens in SingaporeDavos Life Science, manufacturer of active ingredients for health supplements, cosmeceuticals, functional foods, animal health and pharmaceutical produced based on natural tocotrienols, has opened the world's largest R&D centre in Singapore dedicated to... Read more
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