BioNTech to produce vaccine in Singapore, as it expands in Asia

Production to start in 2023 in meet regional demand in case of future pandemics

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BioNTech is starting to expand its footprint in Asia, spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic.  © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- German pharmaceutical company BioNTech plans to set up a vaccine manufacturing facility in Singapore as early as 2023 to meet future demand in Southeast Asia, the company announced Monday.

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