Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received the NMPA approval for a new indication for dalpiciclib isethionate tablets. InSilico Medicine has achieved the first clinical milestone in its co-development collaboration with Hygtia Therapeutics.</li>
<li>Chugai has filed regulatory application in Japan for sparsentan for the treatment IgA nephropathy. Shionogi has invested in IVF company Dioseve through its corporate venture capital (CVC) initiatives.</li>
<li>Lupin launched Azilsartan Medoxomil tablets in the U.S. for the treatment of hypertension. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories launched first-to file product Bosutinib tablets, a generic equivalent of Bosulif in the U.S.</li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received the NMPA approval for a new indication for dalpiciclib isethionate tablets. InSilico Medicine has achieved the first clinical milestone in its co-development collaboration with Hygtia Therapeutics.
Chugai has filed regulatory application in Japan for sparsentan for the treatment IgA nephropathy. Shionogi has invested in IVF company Dioseve through its corporate venture capital (CVC) initiatives.
Lupin launched Azilsartan Medoxomil tablets in the U.S. for the treatment of hypertension. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories launched first-to file product Bosutinib tablets, a generic equivalent of Bosulif in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 21) – Hengrui, InSilico Medicine, Chugai, Shionogi, Lupin, Dr. Reddy’s

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<li>Leads Biolabs initiated Phase 2 clinical study evaluating LBL-024 for the first-line treatment of HCC. Henlius Biotech got FDA approval for Poherdy, as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta.</li>
<li>Otsuka announced positive Phase 3 interim analysis of sibeprenlimab for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. ABL Bio signed technology transfer and joint R&amp;D agreement with Eli Lilly for upfront payment of $40M.</li>
<li>Boryung Pharmaceutical began construction to double its oral penicillin production capacity. Eubiologics published positive result from Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating EuTYPH-C, a typhoid conjugate vaccine.</li>
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Leads Biolabs initiated Phase 2 clinical study evaluating LBL-024 for the first-line treatment of HCC. Henlius Biotech got FDA approval for Poherdy, as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta.
Otsuka announced positive Phase 3 interim analysis of sibeprenlimab for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. ABL Bio signed technology transfer and joint R&amp;D agreement with Eli Lilly for upfront payment of $40M.
Boryung Pharmaceutical began construction to double its oral penicillin production capacity. Eubiologics published positive result from Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating EuTYPH-C, a typhoid conjugate vaccine.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>EQT/DG lifted their Offer Price for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com (2371 JP)</a> to ¥3,450/share. This "obstructs" the Bain/LY deal, slightly, temporarily, but there are nuances within. Expect Bain/LY to come over the top.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prosus-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28104:1" rel="noopener">Prosus NV (PRX NA)</a> is cheap"  vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a>. And <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/naspers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21085:1" rel="noopener">Naspers (NPN SJ)</a> "rich" to Prosus. Look to long Prosus here, short Tencent here. Or long Prosus, short Naspers</li>
<li>Be comfortable medium-long-term with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsui-matsushima-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13569:1" rel="noopener">Mitsui Matsushima (1518 JP)</a>'s super-cheap asset. And they have niche businesses in semiconductor/tech to spruce things up if people decide they want to run with it.</li>
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EQT/DG lifted their Offer Price for Kakaku.com (2371 JP) to ¥3,450/share. This "obstructs" the Bain/LY deal, slightly, temporarily, but there are nuances within. Expect Bain/LY to come over the top.

Prosus NV (PRX NA) is cheap"  vs. Tencent (700 HK). And Naspers (NPN SJ) "rich" to Prosus. Look to long Prosus here, short Tencent here. Or long Prosus, short Naspers
Be comfortable medium-long-term with Mitsui Matsushima (1518 JP)'s super-cheap asset. And they have niche businesses in semiconductor/tech to spruce things up if people decide they want to run with it.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Mitsui Matsushima, Prosus/Tencent/Naspers, Legend/Lenovo

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<li>On the 17th July 2026 , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jbm-healthcare-ltd-ac30be57-e952-486f-bc3f-9973822a014f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:49035:1" rel="noopener">JBM (Healthcare) (2161 HK)</a>, a consumer healthcare company, announced the spin-off of 100%-held JPJ, the group’s branded PCM products and Chinese medicine clinic services.</li>
<li>Listing is slated for the HKEx, market conditions permitting. An application proof has been lodged. JBM intends to hold at least 50% of JPJ post listing.</li>
<li>My calcs suggest JBM is fairly valued here - before assigning any holdco discount post spin-off. FWIW, JBM was itself spun-off from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jacobson-pharma-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23579:1" rel="noopener">Jacobson Pharma (2633 HK)</a> in February 2021.</li>
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On the 17th July 2026 , JBM (Healthcare) (2161 HK), a consumer healthcare company, announced the spin-off of 100%-held JPJ, the group’s branded PCM products and Chinese medicine clinic services.
Listing is slated for the HKEx, market conditions permitting. An application proof has been lodged. JBM intends to hold at least 50% of JPJ post listing.
My calcs suggest JBM is fairly valued here - before assigning any holdco discount post spin-off. FWIW, JBM was itself spun-off from Jacobson Pharma (2633 HK) in February 2021.


Limited Upside To JBM (2161 HK)'s Spin-Off

Transport Sector, China and Asia-focused Research

Charles De Trenck

This is an invest-able idea at the private level  with long term benefits. Both for the body, and for other ideas as well.Ever since I turned over a new leaf vis a vis health five plus years ago, I have explored active alternative health solutions. I have a long list of things I have solved and people I have seen gain real improvements from alternative treatments.  I have seen real growth in options to treatment of severe conditions.Most interesting perhaps has been learning about the benefits…

This is an invest-able idea at the private level  with long term benefits. Both for the body, and for other ideas as well.Ever since I turned over a new leaf vis a vis health five plus years ago, I have explored active alternative health solutions. I have a long list of things I have solved and people I have seen gain real improvements from alternative treatments.  I have seen real growth in options to treatment of severe conditions.Most interesting perhaps has been learning about the benefits…

Energy Medicine. Personal Experience. Impact. Growth in Asia. Ideas

Hong Kong

Jacobson Pharma is a leading pharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the research, development, production, sale, and distribution of essential medicines and specialty drugs. It operates through Generic Drugs and Branded Healthcare segments, offering a broad portfolio of off-patent medicines, proprietary Chinese medicines, and health and wellness products. The company is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, and was incorporated in 2016.

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Jacobson Pharma (2633 HK)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 21) – Hengrui, InSilico Medicine, Chugai, Shionogi, Lupin, Dr. Reddy’s

Hengrui’s dalpiciclib got label expansion approval in China. Insilico achieved first milestone for co-development collaboration with Hygtia. Chugai...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

Henlius got FDA approval for Perjeta biosimilar. Otsuka reports positive Phase 3 trial result for sibepernlimab. ABL Bio signed deal with Lilly....

Tina Banerjee

Last Week In Event SPACE: Mitsui Matsushima, Prosus/Tencent/Naspers, Legend/Lenovo

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Limited Upside To JBM (2161 HK)'s Spin-Off

JBM is hedging on JPJ's "heritage brand + clinic synergy" offsetting JPJ's illiquidity. The key beneficiary is likely JBM's chairman & main...

David Blennerhassett

Energy Medicine. Personal Experience. Impact. Growth in Asia. Ideas

This is an invest-able idea at the private level with long term benefits. Both for the body, and for other ideas as well.Ever since I turned over...

Charles De Trenck

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