As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reduces its dependence on oil as an export, one sector it is building up is the life sciences industry. The government is encouraging global companies to manufacture and invest domestically and they are improving their regulatory system and working with local players to enhance access to patients.

Biopharma sector in Japan and Asia shocked by death of industry veteran and long-time Japan resident Bill Bishop and two family members in violent Christmas Day attack at their home in Saitama.

Biopharma sector in Japan and Asia shocked by death of industry veteran and long-time Japan resident Bill Bishop and two family members in violent Christmas Day attack at their home in Saitama.

Pfizer catapulted back into the lead in the pharmaceutical rankings on the strength of COVID-19 revenues while BioNTech and Moderna both made the list for the first time.