Pfizer (PFE) and Amgen (AMGN) are among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong under the investment-attraction programme, according to a source cited by SCMP

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Pfizer (PFE) and Amgen (AMGN) are among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong under the investment-attraction programme, according to a source cited by SCMP

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