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Moderna Eyes mRNA Plant in Japan, but Multi-Year Purchase Pact a Must: Local President
Moderna is eager to build a manufacturing plant in Japan for its mRNA-based products, but that should come with pull incentives such as the conclusion of purchase agreements with the government spanning multiple fiscal years, country chief Rami Suzuki tells…
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