JAKARTA -- Top Indonesian drugmaker Kalbe Farma has announced the establishment of a joint venture in the Philippines as the company expands across Southeast Asia after taking a hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Top Indonesian drugmaker Kalbe Farma and Filipino consumer goods distributor Ecossential Foods announce a joint venture on May 18 in Manila. Kalbe is aiming to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. (Photo courtesy of Kalbe Farma)
JAKARTA -- Top Indonesian drugmaker Kalbe Farma has announced the establishment of a joint venture in the Philippines as the company expands across Southeast Asia after taking a hit from the coronavirus pandemic.