Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).</li>
<li>Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.</li>
<li>Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.
Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yokogawa-electric-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12795:1" rel="noopener">Yokogawa Electric (6841 JP) </a>management has launched several initiatives that have improved operating results and increased the share price. </li>
<li>It counts <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saudi-aramco" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27317:1" rel="noopener">Saudi Aramco (ARAMCO AB)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shell-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22108:1" rel="noopener">Shell (SHEL LN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bp-plc-sponsored-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27921:1" rel="noopener">BP (BP US)</a> as customers, among others. </li>
<li>As the company ramps up its digital business, its margin will improve even more and will trade closer to parity with its counterparts such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/honeywell-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16765:1" rel="noopener">Honeywell International (HON US)</a> .</li>
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Yokogawa Electric (6841 JP) management has launched several initiatives that have improved operating results and increased the share price. 
It counts Saudi Aramco (ARAMCO AB) , Shell (SHEL LN) and BP (BP US) as customers, among others. 
As the company ramps up its digital business, its margin will improve even more and will trade closer to parity with its counterparts such as Honeywell International (HON US) .


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<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical obtained clinical trial approval for HS10587 tablets for advanced solid tumors. CSPC Pharmaceutical got registration approval for Aprepitant Injection for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Roche has decided to discontinue the clinical development of GYM329 (emugrobart). Otsuka is acquiring the U.S.-based Transcend Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $700M.</li>
<li>Celltrion will invest KRW 1.2T to construct Plants 4 and 5 at its Songdo campus. Alteogen entered license agreement with Biogen for development of subcutaneous formulations of biologics utilizing ALT-B4.</li>
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical obtained clinical trial approval for HS10587 tablets for advanced solid tumors. CSPC Pharmaceutical got registration approval for Aprepitant Injection for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Roche has decided to discontinue the clinical development of GYM329 (emugrobart). Otsuka is acquiring the U.S.-based Transcend Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $700M.
Celltrion will invest KRW 1.2T to construct Plants 4 and 5 at its Songdo campus. Alteogen entered license agreement with Biogen for development of subcutaneous formulations of biologics utilizing ALT-B4.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 29) – Hansoh, CSPC, Chugai, Takeda, Otsuka, Celltrion, Alteogen

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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

Japan

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd focuses on the Research & Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing and Import/Export of Pharmaceutical Drugs. The Company focuses on the following core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular & Metabolic, Oncology, Central Nervous System, Respiratory & Immunology, General Medicine (Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary) and Vaccine.

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Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

Henlius Bio and Simcere got trial approval for their respective ADC candidates in Japan and China, respectively. Olympus forges exclusive global...

Tina Banerjee

Yokogawa Electric (6841): Catch Up

Yokogawa Electric's management has ramped up its digitalization initiatives that should improve OPM closer to 15% and therefore should see its...

Henry Soediarko

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 29) – Hansoh, CSPC, Chugai, Takeda, Otsuka, Celltrion, Alteogen

Hansoh got trial approval, while CSPC obtained new drug approval. Chugai’s partner is discontinuing development of emugrobart. Otsuka is acquiring...

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

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