AstraZeneca's Cheng Sees Ireland as 'Ideal' Place to Operate

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions on global supply chains, emphasizing their importance for innovation and medicine production. It highlights AstraZeneca's role in vaccine distribution and the challenges of localizing supply chains. The discussion also covers future vaccine development, the need for global cooperation, and the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on research and development.

What are the main challenges faced by the global supply chain as mentioned in the text?

How did AstraZeneca manage to supply COVID-19 vaccines to various countries?

How does the speaker view the future of vaccine development?

What are the potential consequences of countries becoming more inward-looking regarding supply chains?

What implications does localizing pharmaceutical supply chains have according to the speaker?

What role does dialogue play in maintaining global supply chains?

What is the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act in relation to research and development?