National University of Singapore Develops New COVID-19 Swab Designs
Two research teams from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed three new nasopharyngeal (NP) swab designs, which will be used in testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The first one, ‘Python’, is produced using 3D-printing technology while ‘IM2’ and...
American PPE Distributor Opens Office in Thailand for Sourcing Gloves
Frozen Wheels, a US-based distributor of food and personal protective equipment (PPE), announced the opening of an office in Thailand for sourcing powder-free nitrile examination gloves. The company hopes to take control of the supply chain by setting up a local...
AstraZeneca Partners with Vietnamese Firm for Pharmaceutical Products Distribution
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, through its Vietnam subsidiary, signed an agreement with the National Phytopharma Joint-Stock Company No 2 (Phytopharma) allowing the latter to distribute AstraZeneca pharmaceutical products in Vietnam. This is expected to provide...