Japan relies almost entirely on China for the APIs of β-lactam antibiotics. These drugs are essential for treating infectious diseases…
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METI to Bankroll 95.5 Billion Yen in 23 Projects to Build Vaccine Sites, Moderna Among Them
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has selected 23 projects for its funding program aimed at building vaccine production facilities, including one by Moderna Japan. The ministry will put up a total of 95.5 billion yen for these…
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