May 10, 2021
BioNTech’s plan to make 1 billion vaccines a year in China
BioNTech has announced plans to provide more COVID vaccines across Asia.
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From the BBC World Service: The German biotech company says it will make the shots in a joint venture with Shanghai-based Fosun Pharmaceuticals. BioNTech will also build a factory and a regional headquarters in Singapore. Plus, tourism-dependent Cyprus opens up to visitors from 65 countries. And, five things about shopping in a post-pandemic world.
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