Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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Genscript delivered a strong set of 1H26 results, driven by AI demands. Kelun Bio, CSPC, Sino Biopharm delivered positive 1H26 results, thanks to revenue ramp-up from innovative drugs and BD</li>
<li>Hengrui missed its 2Q26 results, dragged down by generic drugs (-17% QoQ to RMB2.3bn) and moderating growth from oncology segment (-6% YoY). Yet, we are positive on its pipeline progress</li>
<li>Other updates from this week include Zai Lab/Argenx, Hutchmed/AstraZeneca, and EyePoint/Betta Pharma...
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Genscript delivered a strong set of 1H26 results, driven by AI demands. Kelun Bio, CSPC, Sino Biopharm delivered positive 1H26 results, thanks to revenue ramp-up from innovative drugs and BD
Hengrui missed its 2Q26 results, dragged down by generic drugs (-17% QoQ to RMB2.3bn) and moderating growth from oncology segment (-6% YoY). Yet, we are positive on its pipeline progress
Other updates from this week include Zai Lab/Argenx, Hutchmed/AstraZeneca, and EyePoint/Betta Pharma...



Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Henlius Biotech is collaborating with Sandoz for commercialization of up to 10 biosimilars in ~$322M deal. Wuxi XDC achieved GMP release of its antibody bioconjugates production line at Singapore site.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical signed an exclusive license agreement with GSK for the anti-dengue virus antibody AID351. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu demonstrated PFS improvement as first-line treatment of NSCLC in Phase 3 trial.</li>
<li>Celltrion has launched IV formulation of Steqeyma in Japan. Eubiologics submitted an IND to the MFDS for domestic Phase 1 trial for its Alzheimer’s disease vaccine candidate, Padivax.</li>
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Henlius Biotech is collaborating with Sandoz for commercialization of up to 10 biosimilars in ~$322M deal. Wuxi XDC achieved GMP release of its antibody bioconjugates production line at Singapore site.
Chugai Pharmaceutical signed an exclusive license agreement with GSK for the anti-dengue virus antibody AID351. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu demonstrated PFS improvement as first-line treatment of NSCLC in Phase 3 trial.
Celltrion has launched IV formulation of Steqeyma in Japan. Eubiologics submitted an IND to the MFDS for domestic Phase 1 trial for its Alzheimer’s disease vaccine candidate, Padivax.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 23) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi XDC, Chugai Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion

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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

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nanjing-leads-biolabs-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44126:1" rel="noopener">Nanjing Leads Biolabs (NLB HK)</a> entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Dianthus Therapeutics to jointly advance LBL-047, a first and potentially best-in-class pre-clinical asset.</li>
<li>Leads Biolabs will receive upfront and potential near-term milestone payments up to $38M and an additional $962M in total development and regulatory approval milestones and sales-based milestones across multiple indications.</li>
<li>Promising autoimmune drug candidate and sufficient cash runway make Dianthus a suitable outlicensing partner for Leads Biolabs. Since LBL-047 is a pre-clinical asset, the upfront payment seems competitive. </li>
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Nanjing Leads Biolabs (NLB HK) entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Dianthus Therapeutics to jointly advance LBL-047, a first and potentially best-in-class pre-clinical asset.
Leads Biolabs will receive upfront and potential near-term milestone payments up to $38M and an additional $962M in total development and regulatory approval milestones and sales-based milestones across multiple indications.
Promising autoimmune drug candidate and sufficient cash runway make Dianthus a suitable outlicensing partner for Leads Biolabs. Since LBL-047 is a pre-clinical asset, the upfront payment seems competitive. 


Nanjing Leads Biolabs (NLB HK): Bags Outlicensing Deal for Pre-Clinical Drug Candidate

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.</li>
<li>Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.</li>
<li>Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.
Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.
Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

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Leads Biolabs is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for oncology, autoimmune, and other severe diseases, focusing on unmet medical needs. The company leverages proprietary technology platforms to advance a pipeline of drug candidates, including bispecific antibodies and fusion proteins. Founded in 2012, Leads Biolabs is headquartered in Nanjing, China.

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Leads Biolabs (9887 HK)

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (17-21 Aug)

In this weekly wrap, we cover 1H26 results from Genscript, Hengrui, Sino Biopharm, CSPC, Kelun Biotech. Other news/updates include Zai Lab/Argenx,...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 23) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi XDC, Chugai Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion

Henlius strikes biosimilar commercialization deal with Sandoz. Chugai signs exclusive license deal with GSK for anti-dengue virus antibody....

Tina Banerjee

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

Nanjing Leads Biolabs (NLB HK): Bags Outlicensing Deal for Pre-Clinical Drug Candidate

Leads Biolabs entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Dianthus Therapeutics to advance promising autoimmune drug candidate LBL-047,...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

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