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>Fosun Pharmaceutical initiated Phase 2 trial of FXS7553 for COPD in China. CSPC Pharma’s mpox mRNA vaccine candidate obtained clinical trial approval from the FDA.</li>
<li>Akeso secured NMPA approval for ivonescimab, in combination with chemotherapy, for the treatment of first-line squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sq-NSCLC). This indication marks ivonescimab’s third major approval.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu got China approval for the first-line treatment of breast cancer. Peptidream marked a milestone following the initiation of Phase 1 study for two radioligand therapies by Novartis.</li>
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Fosun Pharmaceutical initiated Phase 2 trial of FXS7553 for COPD in China. CSPC Pharma’s mpox mRNA vaccine candidate obtained clinical trial approval from the FDA.
Akeso secured NMPA approval for ivonescimab, in combination with chemotherapy, for the treatment of first-line squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sq-NSCLC). This indication marks ivonescimab’s third major approval.
Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu got China approval for the first-line treatment of breast cancer. Peptidream marked a milestone following the initiation of Phase 1 study for two radioligand therapies by Novartis.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 16) – Akeso, Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Peptidream

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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

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Hutchmed 1H26 showed continued China sales recovery and strong ex-US Fruzaqla growth. CSPC and Antengene announced positive profit alert for 1H26, thanks to their respective deals' upfront payments</li>
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Kelun's TROP2 ADC sac-TMT gained NMPA review for 6th indication 1L TNBC; AstraZeneca's CLDN18.2 ADC (licensed from Keymed/Lepu) hit dual primary endpoint OS in global phase 3 study in GC/GEJ </li>
<li>Other news and updates include Qyuns Therapeutics, Legend Biotech, Innocare
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Hutchmed 1H26 showed continued China sales recovery and strong ex-US Fruzaqla growth. CSPC and Antengene announced positive profit alert for 1H26, thanks to their respective deals' upfront payments

Kelun's TROP2 ADC sac-TMT gained NMPA review for 6th indication 1L TNBC; AstraZeneca's CLDN18.2 ADC (licensed from Keymed/Lepu) hit dual primary endpoint OS in global phase 3 study in GC/GEJ 
Other news and updates include Qyuns Therapeutics, Legend Biotech, Innocare



China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (27-31 July)

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Sino Biopharmaceutical is a leading, innovation-driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in China, focusing on the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, hepatology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, offering both modernized Chinese and Western medicines. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Wanchai, Hong Kong.

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Sino Biopharmaceutical (1177 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 16) – Akeso, Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Peptidream

Akeso’s ivonescimab and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu got additional indications approvals in China. CSPC Pharma’s mpox mRNA vaccine candidate got FDA...

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

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (27-31 July)

Hutchmed 1H26 results takeaways; CSPC and Antengene released positive profit alert; Kelun's sac-TMT gained NMPA review for 1L TNBC; AZ's CLDN18.2...

Wilfred Yuen

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