Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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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

Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

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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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<li>Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. </li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.
Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.
Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. 


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

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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

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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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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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

Hengrui’s camrelizumab got indication expansion approval for cervical cancer. BeOne announced $300M expansion plan for US facility. Samsung...

Tina Banerjee

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

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