The Russian invasion of Ukraine is already dealing a blow to financial markets and the worldwide economy. Global supply chains and growth had been broadly recovering from the pandemic, but now all that’s in doubt, given the stricter sanctions and other punitive measures against Russia that are in the offing.
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2022 | How the pharma industry is shaping up for the future
Given the evolving on-ground situation and newer variant-led infections, the pandemic is far from over. In such a scenario, for businesses to stay relevant, we will need to be flexible and more adaptable to the changes that need to be embraced to keep core business growth drivers resilient.
2022 | Chemical & Renewable Energy Industry Outlook
As the chemical industry moves into 2022, strong demand for both commodity and specialty chemicals should keep prices robust throughout the year. The industry could face margin pressures amid raw material cost inflation, which will likely remain high through the first half of 2022.
China’s strategic power cuts & “green” Winter Olympics 2022
Blackouts and power cuts in the world’s second-largest economy have drawn attention to fuel supply problems that could complicate the country’s pandemic recovery.
FIEO urges govt to provide freight support to all exports including pharmaceuticals till March 2022
The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), an apex body of Indian export promotion organizations, has urged the government to provide freight support to all exports including pharmaceuticals till 31st March 2022, as freight rates have skyrocketed and are likely to somber by March 2022.
World’s First Pig Kidney Transplant Into Human Successfully Completed
Science keeps winning! Scientists recently transplanted a pig’s kidney into a human being without immediate rejection by the immune system.
WHO approves first Malaria vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline for children
In a landmark announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of the first-ever malaria vaccine for children. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus endorsed the RTS,S/AS01 malaria or Mosquirix – a vaccine developed by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
Power squeeze curbs Chinese growth, leaves Europe in a gas bind
China’s power shortages hit growth in the world’s second-biggest economy, threatening more pain for global supply chains, while Europe’s gas squeeze looked set to continue as Russia’s Gazprom showed no sign of hiking exports to the region in October.
Generic Agrochemicals in India Poised for a Bonanza: 22 Molecules Coming Off Patent by 2030
The fact that 22 such molecules are going to come out of their patent period will substantially expand the offerings of the Indian companies to people at home and abroad alike and may help fetch extra revenue.
SARS-CoV-2 is not a direct food safety concern… Neither food nor food packaging is a pathway for the spread of COVID-19, says FAO
“Current data indicates that neither food nor food packaging is a pathway for the spread of viruses causing respiratory illnesses, including SARS-CoV-2,” according to a new guidance document from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): “In other words, SARS-CoV-2 is not a direct food safety concern.”
Why US is pushing India to restart Covid vaccine exports
The United States has been pushing India to restart vaccine exports as it looks to stem the global spread of the Covid pandemic.
Quess Corp launches new vertical to transform healthcare services in India
Quess Corp, India’s leading business services provider, announced the launch of its new healthcare vertical to address the shortage of healthcare professionals.