Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>InnoCare Pharma granted global rights to Zenas BioPharm to develop and commercialize an experimental drug, orelabrutinib for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions. The deal is worth of $2B+.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo submitted application for additional indication of Enhertu as first-line therapy for HER2 positive breast cancer in Japan. Celltrion got FDA clearance for its Eylea biosimilar, Eydenzelt.</li>
<li>Mesoblast announced gross revenue of $22M from Ryoncil for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, up 66% QoQ. Lupin will invest $250M for new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Florida.</li>
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InnoCare Pharma granted global rights to Zenas BioPharm to develop and commercialize an experimental drug, orelabrutinib for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions. The deal is worth of $2B+.
Daiichi Sankyo submitted application for additional indication of Enhertu as first-line therapy for HER2 positive breast cancer in Japan. Celltrion got FDA clearance for its Eylea biosimilar, Eydenzelt.
Mesoblast announced gross revenue of $22M from Ryoncil for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, up 66% QoQ. Lupin will invest $250M for new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Florida.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 12) – InnoCare, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion, Mesoblast, Lupin

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Tech and memory especially keep grinding higher with good showing from semi-cap.</li>
<li>Kioxia management expects to double memory output at several fabs over next 5-years.</li>
<li>MHI cutting their FY guidance as reality not quite meeting expectations...will the market care though?</li>
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Tech and memory especially keep grinding higher with good showing from semi-cap.
Kioxia management expects to double memory output at several fabs over next 5-years.
MHI cutting their FY guidance as reality not quite meeting expectations...will the market care though?


Japan Morning Connection: Shutdown Concerns Brushed Aside as Govt Set to Close This Morning

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<li>Fosun Pharmaceutical’s marketing application of acute lymphoblastic leukemia drug was accepted by the NMPA. CSPC Pharma obtained approval to conduct clinical trial for Leqembi biosimilar in China.</li>
<li>Celltrion is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US, a privately held, fully integrated pharmaceutical company.</li>
<li>Glenmark Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Hengrui Pharma for Trastuzumab Rezetecan, a next-generation HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for an upfront payment of $18M.</li>
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Fosun Pharmaceutical’s marketing application of acute lymphoblastic leukemia drug was accepted by the NMPA. CSPC Pharma obtained approval to conduct clinical trial for Leqembi biosimilar in China.
Celltrion is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US, a privately held, fully integrated pharmaceutical company.
Glenmark Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Hengrui Pharma for Trastuzumab Rezetecan, a next-generation HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for an upfront payment of $18M.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

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<li>Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.</li>
<li>Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.</li>
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Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.
Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.
Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

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<li>Eisai Initiated rolling submission of sBLA to the FDA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector as a weekly starting dose. Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s innovative drug Xinyue got additional indication approval in China.</li>
<li>Jiangsu Hengrui received marketing approval of its self-developed Class 1 innovative drug, Zeprumetostat in China. Celltrion got approval in Europe to start Phase 3 trial of its Darzalex biosimilar.</li>
<li>SK Bioscience applied for Phase 3 clinical trial of SKYVaricella in South Korea to add the 2-dose indication. Lupin received FDA approval for risperidone extended-release injectable suspension.</li>
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Eisai Initiated rolling submission of sBLA to the FDA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector as a weekly starting dose. Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s innovative drug Xinyue got additional indication approval in China.
Jiangsu Hengrui received marketing approval of its self-developed Class 1 innovative drug, Zeprumetostat in China. Celltrion got approval in Europe to start Phase 3 trial of its Darzalex biosimilar.
SK Bioscience applied for Phase 3 clinical trial of SKYVaricella in South Korea to add the 2-dose indication. Lupin received FDA approval for risperidone extended-release injectable suspension.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 7) – Eisai, Hansoh, Hengrui, Celltrion, SK Bioscience, Lupin

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Eisai Co., Ltd. produces prescription drugs and medical equipment and sells mainly to sales agents and subsidiaries.  Through its subsidiary, Sanko Junyaku, the Company produces and sells diagnostic drugs.  Eisai also markets its products through related companies in the US, Europe, and Asia.  The Company also manufactures and sells foods, livestock feeds, chemical, and agrochemicals.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 12) – InnoCare, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion, Mesoblast, Lupin

InnoCare stuck outlicensing deal with Zenas Bio. Daiichi Sankyo filed for label expansion of Enhertu in Japan. Celltrion got FDA nod for Eylea...

Tina Banerjee

Japan Morning Connection: Shutdown Concerns Brushed Aside as Govt Set to Close This Morning

A move higher for pharma after Pfizer made a deal with Trump, expect squeezy moves for heavily shorted JP names. A positive for memory plays, with...

Andrew Jackson

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

CSPC Pharma got trial approval for Leqembi biosimilar. Celltrion is acquiring Lilly’s plant. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US. Hengrui...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

Fosun Pharma and Astellas got new drug approvals. Chugai and SK Biopharma announced positive Phase 3 trial result. Alteogen’s technology powered...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 7) – Eisai, Hansoh, Hengrui, Celltrion, SK Bioscience, Lupin

Eisai initiated FDA submission of Leqembi subcutaneous injection as starting dose. Hansoh and Hengrui got approvals for new drugs. Celltrion got...

Tina Banerjee

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