bio and health
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Biomaterials
LG Chem, Neste join forces to make bio-based synthetic resins
LG Chem Ltd. plans to produce synthetic resins such as polyolefin, polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride, using biomaterials from Finland's diesel prod...
Nov 05, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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Bio
Samsung aims to be No. 1 bio contract development, research firm
Samsung Biologics Co. has become the world’s No. 1 contract manufacturing organization (CMO) this year and aims to also lead both the contract d...
Oct 30, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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Biotech stocks
Once high-flying bio stock hit by financial scandal
Helixmith Co., once No.2 stock on the junior Kosdaq market, has lost 40% in the past week following its disclosure of $233 million investment in high-...
Oct 21, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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Bio
Celltrion group tipped to exceed 1 trillion won in profit; first among bio firms
South Korea’s Celltrion Inc. and its affiliates are expected to post robust operating profits this year on the back of strong sales of Remsima a...
Sep 15, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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Private equity
TPG buys Korean health supplement company for about $250 mn
Private equity firm TPG has acquired a small-sized South Korean dietary supplement manufacturer for around $250 million, in its first Korean buyout de...
Dec 29, 2019 (Gmt+09:00)
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Korean regulator moves to scrutinize savings funds’ financial health
South Korea’s savings funds may come under direct supervision of the country’s top financial watchdog as the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is se...
May 08, 2017 (Gmt+09:00)