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The biomedical sector is a key engine of the Singapore economy. Within this sector, the vaccine industry is set to flourish with the growing economies of China and India, and Singapore is well-positioned to ride on this wave.
By Ruth Wong
In the western region of Singapore, employees of GSK Biologicals busy themselves with setting up their company’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Asia. Never mind that they are working in temporary office blocks. The excitement of being the pioneers of the plant and becoming a part of Singapore’s thriving biomedical industry certainly make up for the challenges faced...
Life Sciences represents the new frontier of economic development. To better understand where it would take us, we need to gain some knowledge of this new phenomenon.
By Grace Chua

Are chemical engineers people who wear white lab coats and mix solutions in test tubes? Not really. Career Central tells you what chemical engineers really do.
By Liu Lian Feng
A career in biomedical sciences is not just limited to research. In fact, jobs in non-research areas far outnumber the available research positions. Senior managers from Lonza Biologics tell us more about these career possibilities.
By John Yip
When you don't feel well, you'd visit a doctor. Singapore has developed such a reputation for healthcare excellence, that thousands of people from the region come here to visit our doctors. Increasingly, we have to treat them like valued customers, and provide them with the same levels of service that all tourists would expect.
By Grace Chua
If you think being in the health care and life sciences industry means working only with drugs and patients, think again. Singapore’s position as a medical hub of the region has opened a multitude of opportunities in this industry.
By Daphne Ong
Ang Chin Tah is an officer from the Economic Development Board, and he’s happy to work with energetic colleagues who strive to bring top global companies to Singapore.
By John Yip