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Tina Banerjee

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<li>Celltrion has received European Commission approval for Avtozma (CT-P47), a biosimilar referencing Actemra. Samsung Biologics and Biocon launched their respective Stelara biosimilars in the U.S.</li>
<li>KKR is acquiring up to 54% of equity in Healthcare Global Enterprises for INR445/share. The transaction is expected to close by 3Q25. The acquisition triggers an open offer from KKR.</li>
<li>Zydus Lifesciences is ready to launch India’s first vaccine against new strain of influenza virus (Southern Hemisphere 2025) in the 2025. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Epinephrine Injection in the U.S.</li>
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Celltrion has received European Commission approval for Avtozma (CT-P47), a biosimilar referencing Actemra. Samsung Biologics and Biocon launched their respective Stelara biosimilars in the U.S.
KKR is acquiring up to 54% of equity in Healthcare Global Enterprises for INR445/share. The transaction is expected to close by 3Q25. The acquisition triggers an open offer from KKR.
Zydus Lifesciences is ready to launch India’s first vaccine against new strain of influenza virus (Southern Hemisphere 2025) in the 2025. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Epinephrine Injection in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 2)- Celltrion, Samsung Biologics, Biocon, Zydus Life, Healthcare Global

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo received seventh FDA approval for Enhertu in certain types of breast cancers. Eisai received FDA approval for Leqembi’s intravenous monthly maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Nippon Shinyaku entered into an option agreement with AB2 BIO for the rights of commercialization of Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for certain rare autoinflammatory diseases.</li>
<li>Shionogi announced positive results from Phase 2 trial of its novel investigational RSV oral antiviral candidate S-337395. Celltrion has received FDA approval for Actemra biosimilar.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo received seventh FDA approval for Enhertu in certain types of breast cancers. Eisai received FDA approval for Leqembi’s intravenous monthly maintenance dosing.
Nippon Shinyaku entered into an option agreement with AB2 BIO for the rights of commercialization of Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for certain rare autoinflammatory diseases.
Shionogi announced positive results from Phase 2 trial of its novel investigational RSV oral antiviral candidate S-337395. Celltrion has received FDA approval for Actemra biosimilar.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 2)- Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Celltrion

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.</li>
<li>SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.
Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.
SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

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<li>Samsung Biologics secured highest ever contract manufacturing order worth KRW2.07T ($1.4B) from a European pharmaceutical company. The cumulative order volume has now surpassed $17.6B.</li>
<li>FDA has accepted Daiichi Sankyo’s revised filing for Dato-DXd for certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Eisai’s BLA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Sun Pharma is acquiring Canada-based Antibe Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnological company developing novel drugs primarily focusing on reducing pain and inflammation. Biocon got FDA clearance for insulin facility in Malaysia.</li>
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Samsung Biologics secured highest ever contract manufacturing order worth KRW2.07T ($1.4B) from a European pharmaceutical company. The cumulative order volume has now surpassed $17.6B.
FDA has accepted Daiichi Sankyo’s revised filing for Dato-DXd for certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Eisai’s BLA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing.
Sun Pharma is acquiring Canada-based Antibe Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnological company developing novel drugs primarily focusing on reducing pain and inflammation. Biocon got FDA clearance for insulin facility in Malaysia.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

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<li>Wuxi AppTech is selling its US and UK-based cell and gene therapy unit to Altaris for an undisclosed sum. SK Bioscience expanded vaccine development partnership with Sanofi.</li>
<li>Celltrion received FDA approval for global phase 3 trial of Darzalex biosimilar. Shionogi has announced dissolution of two joint ventures (established in Shanghai and Hong Kong) with Ping An Insurance.</li>
<li>Kaken Pharmaceutical entered into a license agreement with J&amp;J for the global development, manufacturing, and commercialization of a STAT6 program for an upfront payment of $30M.</li>
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Wuxi AppTech is selling its US and UK-based cell and gene therapy unit to Altaris for an undisclosed sum. SK Bioscience expanded vaccine development partnership with Sanofi.
Celltrion received FDA approval for global phase 3 trial of Darzalex biosimilar. Shionogi has announced dissolution of two joint ventures (established in Shanghai and Hong Kong) with Ping An Insurance.
Kaken Pharmaceutical entered into a license agreement with J&amp;J for the global development, manufacturing, and commercialization of a STAT6 program for an upfront payment of $30M.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 29)- Wuxi AppTech, SK Bioscience, Kaken Pharma, Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo

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KISSEI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. manufactures and sells a variety of prescription drugs.  The Company's main products are for cholesterol, high blood pressure, digestion, allergy, circulatory and respiratory diseases, and Parkinson's disease.

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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 2)- Celltrion, Samsung Biologics, Biocon, Zydus Life, Healthcare Global

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 2)- Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Celltrion

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 29)- Wuxi AppTech, SK Bioscience, Kaken Pharma, Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo

Wuxi AppTech is selling its US and UK-based cell and gene therapy unit. APAC healthcare companies continued their licensing activities. Approvals...

Tina Banerjee

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