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BioNTech to wind up Singapore vaccine manufacturing plant by early 2027

In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.
In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.

Cotton On says not closing stores or exiting Asia, liquidated entity was inactive holding company

The liquidation of Cotton On Asia has no impact on customer, team, stores, suppliers or operations within the Asia region, Cotton On said.
The liquidation of Cotton On Asia has no impact on customer, team, stores, suppliers or operations within the Asia region, Cotton On said.

OpenAI discontinues support for Sora and winds down Disney deal

OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman (above) said the company is focusing its efforts on AI agents and a new artificial intelligence model called Spud. 
OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman (above) said the company is focusing its efforts on AI agents and a new artificial intelligence model called Spud. 

Unilever considers potential separation of food assets

Unilever is speaking with advisers as it studies future options including a potential separation of most or all of the food business.
Unilever is speaking with advisers as it studies future options including a potential separation of most or all of the food business.

Optus CEO pledges to make changes after Australian emergency call failure

(FILES) This file photo taken on November 9, 2023 shows an illuminated sign displayed in the window of an outlet for the Australian communications company Optus in Sydney. The Australian government said September 20, 2025 that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
(FILES) This file photo taken on November 9, 2023 shows an illuminated sign displayed in the window of an outlet for the Australian communications company Optus in Sydney. The Australian government said September 20, 2025 that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)

China’s property crisis hits new low with Evergrande delisting

Evergrande’s downfall is by far the biggest in a crisis that dragged down China’s economic growth and spurred a record of distressed builders.
Evergrande’s downfall is by far the biggest in a crisis that dragged down China’s economic growth and spurred a record of distressed builders.

CEO of tech firm placed on leave after viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ clip prompts internal probe

CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron was reportedly seen in a kiss cam footage with Ms Kristin Cabot, the firm's HR chief, locked in embrace during a July 16 Coldplay concert in Boston.
CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron was reportedly seen in a kiss cam footage with Ms Kristin Cabot, the firm's HR chief, locked in embrace during a July 16 Coldplay concert in Boston.

Businesses overlook South-east Asia at their own peril

South-east Asia is adapting fast to a new global order - integrating economies, investing in infrastructure and embracing forward-thinking business models, say the writers.
South-east Asia is adapting fast to a new global order - integrating economies, investing in infrastructure and embracing forward-thinking business models, say the writers.

ComfortDelGro to move its corporate headquarters to Labrador Tower in November

The move comes as the lease on ComfortDelGro’s long-time base in Braddell Road expires in August 2026.
The move comes as the lease on ComfortDelGro’s long-time base in Braddell Road expires in August 2026.

Big pay packages spark growing dissent among UK shareholders

Skyscrapers including the Leadenhall building, also known as the "Cheesegrater", left, and 30 St Mary Axe, also known as "the Gherkin", center, stand surrounded by commercial office buildings in the City of London, U.K., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The U.K. currency has tumbled this year amid concern that Britain will vote to leave the European Union, hampering trading and discouraging foreign investment. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Skyscrapers including the Leadenhall building, also known as the "Cheesegrater", left, and 30 St Mary Axe, also known as "the Gherkin", center, stand surrounded by commercial office buildings in the City of London, U.K., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The U.K. currency has tumbled this year amid concern that Britain will vote to leave the European Union, hampering trading and discouraging foreign investment. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

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