Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Hengrui Pharmaceuticals’ trastuzumab rezetecan got third indication approval in China for colorectal cancer. CSPC Pharma and AstraZeneca entered JV contract for the construction of new-generation biologics manufacturing facility in China.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharmaceutical got FDA approval for Orzeyful for narcolepsy type 1. As a first-in-class orexin treatment, Orzeyful is the only medicine indicated in the U.S. to treat the disease holistically.</li>
<li>Otsuka announced new data from the Phase 3 trial demonstrating that Voyxact stabilizes kidney function decline. Alteogen signed an exclusive license agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for ALT-B4. </li>
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Hengrui Pharmaceuticals’ trastuzumab rezetecan got third indication approval in China for colorectal cancer. CSPC Pharma and AstraZeneca entered JV contract for the construction of new-generation biologics manufacturing facility in China.
Takeda Pharmaceutical got FDA approval for Orzeyful for narcolepsy type 1. As a first-in-class orexin treatment, Orzeyful is the only medicine indicated in the U.S. to treat the disease holistically.
Otsuka announced new data from the Phase 3 trial demonstrating that Voyxact stabilizes kidney function decline. Alteogen signed an exclusive license agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for ALT-B4. 


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 9) – Hengrui, CSPC Pharma, Takeda Pharma, Otsuka, Alteogen

Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

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Wuxi Apptec 2Q26 results beat on strong QoQ growth in TIDES. BeOne 2Q26 results driven by robust Brukinsa revenue (+14% QoQ to USD1.2bn). Zai 2Q26 +11% QoQ in product revenue</li>
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Innovent robust 2Q26 product revenue +60% YoY (or +13% QoQ) to RMB4.3bn; RemeGen 1H26 results preview: strong revenue growth + turnaround in profit; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC to Pathos AI.</li>
<li>Other updates include Hengrui, Wuxi Biologics, Metis Techbio, CSPC, and Akeso.</li>
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Wuxi Apptec 2Q26 results beat on strong QoQ growth in TIDES. BeOne 2Q26 results driven by robust Brukinsa revenue (+14% QoQ to USD1.2bn). Zai 2Q26 +11% QoQ in product revenue

Innovent robust 2Q26 product revenue +60% YoY (or +13% QoQ) to RMB4.3bn; RemeGen 1H26 results preview: strong revenue growth + turnaround in profit; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC to Pathos AI.
Other updates include Hengrui, Wuxi Biologics, Metis Techbio, CSPC, and Akeso.


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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AstraZeneca’s stock gained after a landmark drug pricing agreement with the White House, marking a significant policy pivot for the pharmaceutical industry.</li><li>As part of the deal, AstraZeneca will provide all its prescription medications to Medicaid at “most favored nation” prices—effectively matching the lowest global rates.</li><li>Additionally, the company will participate in the new TrumpRx.com platform, offering consumers direct access to discounted drugs.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca’s stock gained after a landmark drug pricing agreement with the White House, marking a significant policy pivot for the pharmaceutical industry.As part of the deal, AstraZeneca will provide all its prescription medications to Medicaid at “most favored nation” prices—effectively matching the lowest global rates.Additionally, the company will participate in the new TrumpRx.com platform, offering consumers direct access to discounted drugs.

AstraZeneca’s White House Deal: Policy Relief, Margin Risks & A $50 Billion U.S. Bet!

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Hutchmed 1H26 showed continued China sales recovery and strong ex-US Fruzaqla growth. CSPC and Antengene announced positive profit alert for 1H26, thanks to their respective deals' upfront payments</li>
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Kelun's TROP2 ADC sac-TMT gained NMPA review for 6th indication 1L TNBC; AstraZeneca's CLDN18.2 ADC (licensed from Keymed/Lepu) hit dual primary endpoint OS in global phase 3 study in GC/GEJ </li>
<li>Other news and updates include Qyuns Therapeutics, Legend Biotech, Innocare
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Hutchmed 1H26 showed continued China sales recovery and strong ex-US Fruzaqla growth. CSPC and Antengene announced positive profit alert for 1H26, thanks to their respective deals' upfront payments

Kelun's TROP2 ADC sac-TMT gained NMPA review for 6th indication 1L TNBC; AstraZeneca's CLDN18.2 ADC (licensed from Keymed/Lepu) hit dual primary endpoint OS in global phase 3 study in GC/GEJ 
Other news and updates include Qyuns Therapeutics, Legend Biotech, Innocare



China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (27-31 July)

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<li>BD&amp;L deal flows continue: 1) Dizal/AstraZeneca on EGFR inhibitor Zegfrovy, 2) Innovent/Spero on CD40L, 3) Insilico Medicine/Bora on AI drug discovery, 4) Hansoh/Avere on oral IL23</li>
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Pharmaron and Joinn Lab provided 1H26 results previews. Hengrui's NewCo Braveheart files for IPO. Legend's Carvykti generated sales of USD657m (+49% YoY or +10% QoQ) in 2Q26.</li>
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China’s outbound drug licensing deal value reached c.USD110bn in 1H26, setting another new historic high, per NMPA. Moreover, China approved 38 Class I new drug in 1H26.</li>
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BD&amp;L deal flows continue: 1) Dizal/AstraZeneca on EGFR inhibitor Zegfrovy, 2) Innovent/Spero on CD40L, 3) Insilico Medicine/Bora on AI drug discovery, 4) Hansoh/Avere on oral IL23

Pharmaron and Joinn Lab provided 1H26 results previews. Hengrui's NewCo Braveheart files for IPO. Legend's Carvykti generated sales of USD657m (+49% YoY or +10% QoQ) in 2Q26.

China’s outbound drug licensing deal value reached c.USD110bn in 1H26, setting another new historic high, per NMPA. Moreover, China approved 38 Class I new drug in 1H26.


China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (13-17 July)

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AstraZeneca is a Swedish-British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. Its portfolio spans oncology, rare diseases, and biopharmaceuticals, including cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group PLC and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.

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AstraZeneca (AZN LN)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 9) – Hengrui, CSPC Pharma, Takeda Pharma, Otsuka, Alteogen

Hengrui’s trastuzumab rezetecan got 3rd indication approval in China. CSPC and AstraZeneca form JV for biologics manufacturing facility in China....

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (3-7 Aug)

Wuxi Apptec 2Q results beat; BeOne 2Q driven by robust Brukinsa; Innovent robust 2Q product revenue +13% QoQ; Alphamab licensed-out TROP2/HER3 ADC...

Wilfred Yuen

AstraZeneca’s White House Deal: Policy Relief, Margin Risks & A $50 Billion U.S. Bet!

AstraZeneca’s stock gained after a landmark drug pricing agreement with the White House, marking a significant policy pivot for the pharmaceutical...

Baptista Research

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (27-31 July)

Hutchmed 1H26 results takeaways; CSPC and Antengene released positive profit alert; Kelun's sac-TMT gained NMPA review for 1L TNBC; AZ's CLDN18.2...

Wilfred Yuen

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (13-17 July)

Key news this week 1) Dizal/AZ USD1.5bn deal on EGFR inhibitor, 2) Hengrui's NewCo BraveHeart files for IPO; 3) Pharmaron and Joinn 1H26 results...

Wilfred Yuen

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