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Japan’s factories stumbled in April, in a sign that China’s lockdowns and general supply chain problems hit maufacturers.

Factory output across Japan dropped by 1.3% in April, driven by weaker production of items such as electronic parts and production machinery.

“The proposed acquisition further strengthens our vaccines R&D pipeline, provides access to a new, potentially disruptive technology, and broadens GSK’s existing scientific footprint in the Boston area.”

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