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Chia Tai Tianqing Launches NPP for Urgent Cancer Treatment in Hong Kong
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China-based Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical has entered into a Named Patient Program (NPP) collaboration with the Greater China Cancer Foundation. This partnership aims to provide innovative treatment solutions for patients with urgent medical needs in Hong Kong. NPP MechanismThe NPP in Hong Kong is a special mechanism designed to assist…
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Pacific Shuanglin Bio-pharmacy Partners with XtalPi for Blood Product Innovation
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China-based Pacific Shuanglin Bio-pharmacy Co., Ltd (SHE: 000403) has formed a strategic partnership with Shenzhen-based XtalPi Holdings Limited (HKG: 2228). The collaboration aims to enhance technological innovation and drive high-quality development in the blood products industry through joint efforts in new product development, research, and intelligent management of production quality.…
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Eisai Transfers Pariet Rights in China to CBC Group-Controlled Peak Pharma
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Japan-based Eisai (TYO: 4523) announced a strategic decision to transfer the rights of its proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Pariet (rabeprazole) in China to Peak Pharmaceutical, a company controlled by CBC Group. Pariet’s Market PresencePariet, with rabeprazole as its active ingredient, has been a leading prescription drug for gastrointestinal disorders such…
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Alcon Laboratories Acquires Majority Stake in Aurion Biotech to Advance Eye Disease Cell Therapy
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US-based eye care firm Alcon Laboratories, Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Aurion Biotech, Inc., a clinical-stage cell therapy specialist focused on eye diseases. This strategic move aims to enhance Alcon’s portfolio in innovative ophthalmic treatments. Aurion Bio’s Leading TherapyAurion Bio’s flagship product, AURN001, is an…
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TransThera and Akeso Biopharma Collaborate on HCC Study with Tinengotinib and Bispecific Antibodies
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Chinese companies TransThera Sciences (Nanjing) Inc. and Akeso Biopharma (HKG: 9926) have formed a strategic research collaboration to advance an open, multi-center Phase II study combining TransThera’s tinengotinib (TT-00420) with Akeso’s cadonilimab or ivonescimab for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted clearance for the…
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Fangzhou Inc. Partners with Tencent Health to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions
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Guangzhou-based smart healthcare service platform Fangzhou Inc. (HKG: 6086) has announced a strategic partnership with China Internet giant Tencent’s Tencent Health and Tencent Cloud. The alliance aims to accelerate the development and implementation of AI-driven healthcare solutions by integrating the DeepSeek open-source AI Model on Fangzhou’s platform. Partnership DetailsThrough this…
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Servier and Black Diamond Therapeutics Ink Global Deal for Solid Tumor Targeted Therapy BDTX-4933
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French pharmaceutical firm Servier has announced a global licensing agreement with US-based Black Diamond Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BDTX) concerning BDTX-4933, a small molecule targeted therapy for solid tumors. The deal underscores a significant collaboration aimed at advancing the treatment landscape for multiple cancer indications. Deal Structure and Financial TermsUnder the agreement,…
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Bio-Thera Solutions Inks Licensing Deal with Dr. Reddy’s for Biosimilar Commercialization
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Guangzhou-based Bio-Thera Solutions (SHA: 688177) has entered into a licensing agreement with India-headquartered Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124). The deal centers on Bio-Thera’s BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), and BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Johnson & Johnson’s Simponi (golimumab). Dr. Reddy’s will gain exclusive rights to commercialize…
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Insilico Medicine Collaborates with Mabwell Bio to Enhance ADC R&D with AI
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China’s generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotech Insilico Medicine has entered into a collaboration with compatriot firm Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd (SHA: 688062) to enhance antibody drug conjugate (ADC) product research and development (R&D). The partnership leverages the respective technical advantages of both companies in AI and ADC R&D fields,…
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Bayer Inks Licensing Deal for Suzhou Puhe’s PRMT5 Inhibitor, BAY 3713372
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German pharmaceutical giant Bayer (ETR: BAYN) has entered into a licensing agreement with Suzhou Puhe Biopharma Co., Ltd, acquiring global exclusive development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to the Chinese firm’s MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor, designated as BAY 3713372. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Bayer has enrolled the first…
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Shanghai RAAS Plans RMB4.2 Billion Acquisition of Nanyue BioPharming to Boost Plasma Resources
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China’s Shanghai RAAS (SHE: 002252) has announced plans to acquire 100% stakes in compatriot firm Nanyue BioPharming Co., Ltd, one of the first blood products companies in the country, for RMB4.2 billion (USD578 million) in cash. The acquisition aims to ramp up RAAS’ plasma resources and high-quality production base. Acquisition…
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Merck KGaA Partners with Roche to Commercialize Tepmetko in China
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Germany-based pharmaceutical giant Merck KGaA (ETR: MRK) has entered into a partnership with Swiss giant Roche (SWX: ROG, OTCMKTS: RHHBY) to commercialize its lung cancer targeted drug Tepmetko (tepotinib) in mainland China. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to bring Tepmetko to more patients in need.…
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CanSino Biologics Partners with Saudi SPIMACO to Boost Meningococcal Vaccine Access
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China-based CanSino Biologics Inc. (HKG: 6185) has entered into a collaboration agreement with Saudi pharmaceutical firm SPIMACO, a leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The partnership aims to enhance access to CanSino’s ACYW135 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (CRM197) (MCV4, trade name: Menhycia) in Saudi Arabia and other…
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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Inks Global License Deal with Merck for HRS-5346
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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600276) announced a license agreement with US-based giant Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK). Under the terms, Merck gains exclusive global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to Hengrui’s HRS-5346, excluding the Greater China region. Financial TermsMerck will provide an upfront payment of USD 200…
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Fapon Biotech Partners with Sansure to Develop Next-Generation Diagnostic Solutions
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China-based biotech Fapon Biotech Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with molecular diagnostics specialist Sansure Biotech Inc. (SHA: 688289). The collaboration aims to integrate Fapon’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) molecular enzyme development technology with Sansure’s extensive clinical diagnosis experience to create more accurate and reliable next-generation diagnostic solutions. Partnership DetailsThe…
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United Laboratories Inks Global Licensing Deal with Novo Nordisk for Obesity Drug
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Hong Kong-based United Laboratories International Holdings Ltd (HKG: 3933) has entered into a licensing agreement with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO). The deal grants Novo Nordisk global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to United Laboratories’ UBT251, excluding China mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, where United Laboratories retains the…
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Fapon Biotech Partners with Tencent Healthcare to Boost IVD and Medical Device Fields
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China-based biotech Fapon Biotech Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Tencent Healthcare, the healthcare arm of internet giant Tencent. This collaboration aims to leverage their respective resources and technical strengths in the fields of in vitro diagnosis (IVD), medical devices, and big health to drive brand building, technology cooperation,…
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Opella and JD Healthcare Collaborate to Enhance Fatty Liver Awareness in China
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Opella, the consumer health business of French giant Sanofi (EPA: SAN, NASDAQ: SNY), held a collaboration press conference with JD Healthcare, a unit of China’s e-commerce giant JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), in Beijing this week. The collaboration aims to jointly enhance public awareness of fatty liver through activities such as doctor-patient…
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Chongqing Zhifei Acquires 51% Stake in Chenan Bio for RMB593 Million
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Chongqing Zhifei Biological Co., Ltd (SHE: 300122), the distribution partner for US giant Merck’s Gardasil in China, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in compatriot firm Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for RMB 593 million (USD 82 million). This strategic move aims to expand Zhifei’s presence in the…
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CanSino Biologics Partners with Grand Life Sciences to Commercialize Tetanus Vaccine in Greater China
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Chinese firms CanSino Biologics Inc. (HKG: 6185) and Grand Life Sciences have entered into an agreement to commercialize CanSino’s adsorbed tetanus vaccine. Under the terms of the deal, Grand Life Sciences will exclusively promote the product in Greater China upon its marketing approval. CanSino Biologics will receive an upfront payment,…
