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Fending Off Dengue With Insecticide-Treated Uniforms

Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.

Mead Johnson Opens US$325 Million Facility In Singapore

Seeking to stay close to the growing Asian pediatric nutrition market, Mead Johnson opens a new manufacturing and research facility in Singapore.

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Japan-Singapore Research Collaboration To Tackle Eye Diseases

A Japan-Singapore research collaboration will develop technologies that can better detect major eye disorders and diseases.

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Dell Opens Chengdu Facility, Plans To Hire 3,000

This week, Dell, the world’s leading systems and services provider, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Chengdu Global Operation Facility at the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone.

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Wind Energy Leader Partners With Singapore Universities

Wind technology leader Gamesa has opened a new technology center focusing on advanced materials research in Singapore.

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China To Spend US$308.5 Billion On Biotechnology Over Five Years

China will spend two trillion yuan (US$308.5 billion) on science and technology in the next five years, making biotechnology a priority.

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VitroGro® Healing Liquid Offers Hope For Chronic Wounds

Researchers have developed a new wound-healing liquid which may reduce the need for skin grafts when treating chronic wounds.

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Needle-Free Vaccine Delivery Gets US$16.3 Million Investment

An Australian biotech start-up Vaxxas Pty. Ltd. has received an investment of US$16.3 million to develop a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine delivery system called the Nanopatch.

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EIU IT Industry Competitiveness Index: Seven APAC Economies In Top 20

Seven Asia Pacific economies have entered the Top 20 list of the most competitive IT economies in the world.

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