Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>For WCLC 2026 (World Conference on Lung Cancer), we summarise key updates from China-originated drugs, covering drugs from Akeso/SMMT, Hansoh/GSK, MediLink/Roche, RemeGen/AbbVie, Leads Biolabs, GenFleet, CSPC, Hengrui, and Henlius</li>
<li>Key highlights: 1) Akeso/SMMT's ivonescimab: updated OS/subgroup analyses from Harmoni-2 bodes well for Harmoni-3 (squamous NSCLC) and Harmoni-7 (PD-L1 TPS≥50%); 2) Hansoh/GSK's B7H3 ADC: 18.5 months OS in 2L SCLC;</li>
<li>See inside for key tables, further analysis, cross-trial comparison, upcoming catalysts</li>
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For WCLC 2026 (World Conference on Lung Cancer), we summarise key updates from China-originated drugs, covering drugs from Akeso/SMMT, Hansoh/GSK, MediLink/Roche, RemeGen/AbbVie, Leads Biolabs, GenFleet, CSPC, Hengrui, and Henlius
Key highlights: 1) Akeso/SMMT's ivonescimab: updated OS/subgroup analyses from Harmoni-2 bodes well for Harmoni-3 (squamous NSCLC) and Harmoni-7 (PD-L1 TPS≥50%); 2) Hansoh/GSK's B7H3 ADC: 18.5 months OS in 2L SCLC;
See inside for key tables, further analysis, cross-trial comparison, upcoming catalysts


Key Takeaways from WCLC 2026: Akeso/SMMT, Hansoh/GSK, MediLink/Roche, RemeGen/AbbVie...

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan for second-line treatment of SCLC has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico completed first patient enrollment and dosing in Phase 3 trial evaluating rentosertib in IPF.</li>
<li>Shionogi received approval in Australia for cefiderocol for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections. Kyowa Kirin’s Phase 2 trial for ophthalmic drug candidate did not meet primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics signed a new CMO contract worth $262M with a European pharmaceutical company. SK Biopharmaceutical received notification regarding FDA's partial clinical hold on its epilepsy drug candidate, opakalim.</li>
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Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan for second-line treatment of SCLC has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico completed first patient enrollment and dosing in Phase 3 trial evaluating rentosertib in IPF.
Shionogi received approval in Australia for cefiderocol for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections. Kyowa Kirin’s Phase 2 trial for ophthalmic drug candidate did not meet primary endpoint.
Samsung Biologics signed a new CMO contract worth $262M with a European pharmaceutical company. SK Biopharmaceutical received notification regarding FDA's partial clinical hold on its epilepsy drug candidate, opakalim.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 13) – Hansoh, InSilico, Shionogi, Kyowa Kirin, Samsung Bio, SK Biopharm

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cspc-pharmaceutical-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:229:1" rel="noopener">CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK)</a> 2025 revenue dropped 10% YoY as finished drugs witnessed decrease on VBP and NRDL inclusion. Bulk products and license fees compensated to an extent.</li>
<li>Pressure on revenue will continue to be felt. Newly launched products, pipeline strength and out licensing opportunities would help ward off the effects of lower revenues from finished drugs.</li>
<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical aims to expand into the high-end market to achieve competitive differentiation and thereby command higher prices. We remain bullish on the name.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK) 2025 revenue dropped 10% YoY as finished drugs witnessed decrease on VBP and NRDL inclusion. Bulk products and license fees compensated to an extent.
Pressure on revenue will continue to be felt. Newly launched products, pipeline strength and out licensing opportunities would help ward off the effects of lower revenues from finished drugs.
CSPC Pharmaceutical aims to expand into the high-end market to achieve competitive differentiation and thereby command higher prices. We remain bullish on the name.


CSPC Pharma (1093 HK): 2025 Witness VBP Inclusion Impact; Pipeline and Launches Hold Key For Future

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<li>Simcere inks outlicensing agreement with Roche for tri-specific antibody in total deal value of $2B+. Hutchmed enters outlicense agreement with GSK for first-in-class drug candidate for upfront payment of $110M.</li>
<li>Akeso’s ivonescimab demonstrates significant overall survival benefit in Keytruda head-to-head trial in NSCLC. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu has been approved in EU for the first-line treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer.</li>
<li>Alteogen inked agreement with Novartis for the development and commercialization of subcutaneous products utilizing ALT-B4. Pharmaessentia secured FDA approval of Besremi for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia.</li>
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Simcere inks outlicensing agreement with Roche for tri-specific antibody in total deal value of $2B+. Hutchmed enters outlicense agreement with GSK for first-in-class drug candidate for upfront payment of $110M.
Akeso’s ivonescimab demonstrates significant overall survival benefit in Keytruda head-to-head trial in NSCLC. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu has been approved in EU for the first-line treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer.
Alteogen inked agreement with Novartis for the development and commercialization of subcutaneous products utilizing ALT-B4. Pharmaessentia secured FDA approval of Besremi for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 6) – Simcere, Hutchmed, Akeso, Daiichi Sankyo, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s SYS6010 met primary endpoint in Phase 3 study as a monotherapy for NSCLC. Akeso’s ivonescimab demonstrates significant overall survival in Phase 3 trial for advanced biliary tract cancer.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharma secured FDA approval for Mimrylo (rusfertide) for the treatment of erythrocytosis in adults with polycythemia vera. Astellas Pharma initiates global Phase 3 study evaluating ASP2138 for gastric cancers.</li>
<li>Hanmi Pharm outlicenses obesity drug candidate HM1732 to Genentech for a total deal value of $2.3B. SK Biopharmaceuticals entered an agreement to in-license opakalim, an investigational antiseizure medication, from Biohaven.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s SYS6010 met primary endpoint in Phase 3 study as a monotherapy for NSCLC. Akeso’s ivonescimab demonstrates significant overall survival in Phase 3 trial for advanced biliary tract cancer.
Takeda Pharma secured FDA approval for Mimrylo (rusfertide) for the treatment of erythrocytosis in adults with polycythemia vera. Astellas Pharma initiates global Phase 3 study evaluating ASP2138 for gastric cancers.
Hanmi Pharm outlicenses obesity drug candidate HM1732 to Genentech for a total deal value of $2.3B. SK Biopharmaceuticals entered an agreement to in-license opakalim, an investigational antiseizure medication, from Biohaven.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 30)– CSPC Pharma, Akeso, Takeda, Astellas, Hanmi Pharm, SK Biopharma

China

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited is a prominent Chinese pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of pharmaceutical products, including innovative drugs and bulk drugs. Its key products include innovative drugs for nervous system diseases, oncology, anti-infectives, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as bulk products like vitamin C, antibiotics, and caffeine. The company was formally established in 1997 and is headquartered in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.

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Key Takeaways from WCLC 2026: Akeso/SMMT, Hansoh/GSK, MediLink/Roche, RemeGen/AbbVie...

For WCLC 2026 (World Conference on Lung Cancer), we summarise key updates for drugs from Akeso/SMMT, Hansoh/GSK, MediLink/Roche, RemeGen/AbbVie,...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 13) – Hansoh, InSilico, Shionogi, Kyowa Kirin, Samsung Bio, SK Biopharm

Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico initiates rentosertib Phase 3 trial in IPF. Samsung Biologics...

Tina Banerjee

CSPC Pharma (1093 HK): 2025 Witness VBP Inclusion Impact; Pipeline and Launches Hold Key For Future

​CSPC Pharma's 2025 revenue dropped 10% YoY due to finished drugs decline. Focus on new products, pipeline strength, and high-end market expansion...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 6) – Simcere, Hutchmed, Akeso, Daiichi Sankyo, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

Simcere and Hutchmend inked outlicensing deals with Roche and GSK, respectively. Akeso’s ivonescimab extends lives vs Keytruda. Alteogen inked...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 30)– CSPC Pharma, Akeso, Takeda, Astellas, Hanmi Pharm, SK Biopharma

CSPC and Akeso announced positive results from their respective Phase 3 trials for cancer drug candidates. Takeda got FDA approval for blood cancer...

Tina Banerjee

CSPC Pharma's 2025 revenue dropped 10% YoY due to finished drugs decline. Focus on new products, pipeline strength, and high-end market expansion...