** Shares of Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals CUV.AX advances 2.35% to A$12.620, their highest since December 1
** Biopharma co announces significant expansion of Vallaurix research, development and innovation hub in Singapore
** Adds, backed by Singapore's Economic Development Board, the site will integrate formulation and analytical sciences to advance controlled-release peptide drugs, a key plank in co's vertical integration strategy
** Stock up 4.1% YTD
(Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)
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