Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca for respiratory drug candidate TQC3721. Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s ADC drug candidate HS-20093 met primary endpoint of overall survival in Phase 3 trial for SCLC.</li>
<li>Wuxi Biologics’ Hebei drug substance manufacturing facility passed the Pre-License Inspection by the FDA. Astellas Pharma’s Padcev Keytruda combo was accepted for China review in perioperative muscle-invasive bladder cancer.</li>
<li>Otsuka’s Astex Pharmaceuticals inked R&amp;D deal with Genentech to identify small molecule breast cancer drug candidates. Celltrion’s Avastin biosimilar has secured formulary listings with two major PBMs in the U.S.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca for respiratory drug candidate TQC3721. Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s ADC drug candidate HS-20093 met primary endpoint of overall survival in Phase 3 trial for SCLC.
Wuxi Biologics’ Hebei drug substance manufacturing facility passed the Pre-License Inspection by the FDA. Astellas Pharma’s Padcev Keytruda combo was accepted for China review in perioperative muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Otsuka’s Astex Pharmaceuticals inked R&amp;D deal with Genentech to identify small molecule breast cancer drug candidates. Celltrion’s Avastin biosimilar has secured formulary listings with two major PBMs in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 12) – Sino Bio, Hansoh Pharma, Wuxi Bio, Astellas, Otsuka, Celltrion

Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

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<li>We counted 5 license-out/collaboration deals this week: Antengene/K2 on TCE; Insilico/SK Bio on AI-enabled CNS drugs; Abbisko/Lilly on multiple targets; Haisco/Nuvectis on oncology/complement therapies; TrueLab/NewCo on two TL1A-targeting assets.</li>
<li>China approved 4 globally first-in-class therapies on 22 June: Biokin’s EGFR/HER3 ADC for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, CARsgen’s CLDN18.2 CAR-T for gastric cancer, CMS/Genrix’s silevimig for rabies, SBP/ProteLight’s peceleganan for wound infections.</li>
<li>Other news and updates include Hengrui, Ollin/Innovent, Sino Biopharm, Leads Biolabs, Everest, Ascletis.</li>
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We counted 5 license-out/collaboration deals this week: Antengene/K2 on TCE; Insilico/SK Bio on AI-enabled CNS drugs; Abbisko/Lilly on multiple targets; Haisco/Nuvectis on oncology/complement therapies; TrueLab/NewCo on two TL1A-targeting assets.
China approved 4 globally first-in-class therapies on 22 June: Biokin’s EGFR/HER3 ADC for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, CARsgen’s CLDN18.2 CAR-T for gastric cancer, CMS/Genrix’s silevimig for rabies, SBP/ProteLight’s peceleganan for wound infections.
Other news and updates include Hengrui, Ollin/Innovent, Sino Biopharm, Leads Biolabs, Everest, Ascletis.


China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (22-26 June)

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<li>Wuxi XDC partnered with Akari Therapeutics to accelerate IND filing for Akari’s ADC program. Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical entered licensing agreement with Boston Oncology for upfront and milestone payments of $100M+.</li>
<li>Shionogi secured $119M BARDA contract for manufacturing, procurement, and expanded development of Fetroja for biothreat-related infections. ABL Bio’s partner has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for tovecimig.</li>
<li>PharmaEssentia signed an investment agreement for a new manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico. Max Healthcare Institute is acquiring 58.4% stake in 250-bedded Kalinga Hospital for INR3B.</li>
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Wuxi XDC partnered with Akari Therapeutics to accelerate IND filing for Akari’s ADC program. Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical entered licensing agreement with Boston Oncology for upfront and milestone payments of $100M+.
Shionogi secured $119M BARDA contract for manufacturing, procurement, and expanded development of Fetroja for biothreat-related infections. ABL Bio’s partner has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for tovecimig.
PharmaEssentia signed an investment agreement for a new manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico. Max Healthcare Institute is acquiring 58.4% stake in 250-bedded Kalinga Hospital for INR3B.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 12) – Wuxi XDC, Xuanzhu Biopharma, Shionogi, ABL Bio, PharmaEssentia

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing agreement with Sanofi for rovadicitinib for upfront payment of $135M. Antengene entered outlicensing agreement with UCB for ATG-201 for upfront and near-term milestone payment of $80M.</li>
<li>FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for polycythemia vera drug rusfertide and granted Priority Review.  Sumitomo Pharma received conditional and time‑limited approval in Japan for the allogeneic cell product Amchepry.</li>
<li>FDA has cleared ABL Bio’s application for a Phase 1 clinical trial of ABL209. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for generic Flovent with 180-day CGT exclusivity.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing agreement with Sanofi for rovadicitinib for upfront payment of $135M. Antengene entered outlicensing agreement with UCB for ATG-201 for upfront and near-term milestone payment of $80M.
FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for polycythemia vera drug rusfertide and granted Priority Review.  Sumitomo Pharma received conditional and time‑limited approval in Japan for the allogeneic cell product Amchepry.
FDA has cleared ABL Bio’s application for a Phase 1 clinical trial of ABL209. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for generic Flovent with 180-day CGT exclusivity.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 8) – Sino Bio, Antengene, Takeda, Sumitomo Pharma, ABL Bio, Glenmark

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<li>Innovent Biologics entered a strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly, to advance novel medicines in oncology and immunology. InSilico and China Medical System Holdings stuck partnership on innovative drug development.</li>
<li>Eisai’s Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector gets priority review in China. FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for oveporexton for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1, with a decision date in 3Q26.</li>
<li>Alteogen’s once-monthly obesity treatment candidate matches weight loss effects of Eli Lilly's once-weekly retatrutide, currently under development. Pharmaessentia plans to invest $46M to establish a manufacturing subsidiary in Puerto Rico.</li>
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Innovent Biologics entered a strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly, to advance novel medicines in oncology and immunology. InSilico and China Medical System Holdings stuck partnership on innovative drug development.
Eisai’s Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector gets priority review in China. FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for oveporexton for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1, with a decision date in 3Q26.
Alteogen’s once-monthly obesity treatment candidate matches weight loss effects of Eli Lilly's once-weekly retatrutide, currently under development. Pharmaessentia plans to invest $46M to establish a manufacturing subsidiary in Puerto Rico.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (February 15)–Innovent Bio, InSilico, Eisai, Takeda, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

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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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APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 12) – Sino Bio, Hansoh Pharma, Wuxi Bio, Astellas, Otsuka, Celltrion

Sino Bio stuck outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca. Hansoh’s ADC drug candidate met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial. China will review Astellas’...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (22-26 June)

This week saw 5 license-out/collaboration deals in the biopharma industry and China approving 4 globally first-in-class therapies, with updates...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 12) – Wuxi XDC, Xuanzhu Biopharma, Shionogi, ABL Bio, PharmaEssentia

Wuxi XDC inked deal with Akari Therapeutics. Xuanzhu Bio entered licensing deal with Boston Oncology. Shionogi secured $119M BARDA contract for...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 8) – Sino Bio, Antengene, Takeda, Sumitomo Pharma, ABL Bio, Glenmark

Sino Bio and Anetengene stuck outlicensing deals with Sanofi and UCB, respectively. FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for rusfertide. Sumitomo Pharma got...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (February 15)–Innovent Bio, InSilico, Eisai, Takeda, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

Few Chinese biotech companies entered drug development collaborations. Eisai’s Leqembi autoinjector gets priority review in China. FDA will likely...

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 12) – Sino Bio, Hansoh Pharma, Wuxi Bio, Astellas, Otsuka, Celltrion

Sino Bio stuck outlicensing deal with AstraZeneca. Hansoh’s ADC drug candidate met primary endpoint in Phase 3 trial. China will review Astellas’...

Tina Banerjee

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (22-26 June)

​This week saw 5 license-out/collaboration deals in the biopharma industry and China approving 4 globally first-in-class therapies, with updates...

Wilfred Yuen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 12) – Wuxi XDC, Xuanzhu Biopharma, Shionogi, ABL Bio, PharmaEssentia

Wuxi XDC inked deal with Akari Therapeutics. Xuanzhu Bio entered licensing deal with Boston Oncology. Shionogi secured $119M BARDA contract for...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 8) – Sino Bio, Antengene, Takeda, Sumitomo Pharma, ABL Bio, Glenmark

Sino Bio and Anetengene stuck outlicensing deals with Sanofi and UCB, respectively. FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for rusfertide. Sumitomo Pharma got...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (February 15)–Innovent Bio, InSilico, Eisai, Takeda, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

Few Chinese biotech companies entered drug development collaborations. Eisai’s Leqembi autoinjector gets priority review in China. FDA will likely...

Tina Banerjee

This week saw 5 license-out/collaboration deals in the biopharma industry and China approving 4 globally first-in-class therapies, with updates...