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Kexing Pharmaceutical Partners with Shandong Boan for Biosimilar Commercialization in Hong Kong and Macau
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China-based Kexing Pharmaceutical (SHA: 688136) has entered into a commercialization cooperation agreement with fellow Chinese firm Shandong Boan Biotechnology Co., Ltd (HKG: 6955). The partnership aims to promote the marketing and sales of Shandong Boan’s biosimilars BA6101 and BA1102 in Hong Kong and Macau. BA6101 is a biosimilar version of…
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BeiGene Secures Global Rights to Duality Biologics’ B7H4 Targeted ADC DB1312/BG-C9074
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Duality Biologics, a developer of antibody conjugate drugs (ADCs) with operations in the United States and China, has announced that BeiGene Ltd. (HKG: 6160, SHA: 688235, NASDAQ: BGNE) has exercised its exclusive option to secure global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to Duality’s B7H4 targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), DB1312/BG-C9074. Terms…
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BeiGene’s Tevimbra Receives FDA Approval for HER2-Negative Gastric Cancer Treatment
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China-based biopharmaceutical company BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE, HKG: 6160, SHA: 688235) has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted another indication approval for its programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor, Tevimbra (tislelizumab). This new approval allows the use of tislelizumab in combination with platinum and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy to…
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BeiGene Ltd Acquires Global Rights to CSPC’s MAT2A Inhibitor SYH2039
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BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE, HKG: 6160, SHA: 688235) has entered into a significant licensing agreement with CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (HKG: 1093). The agreement secures BeiGene the global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to CSPC’s methionine adenosyltransferase 2A (MAT2A) inhibitor, SYH2039. Financial Details and Milestones of the AgreementAs per…
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Amgen’s Blincyto Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase III AALL1731 Study for Pediatric B-ALL
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US-based biotechnology company Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) has published the results from the Phase III study (AALL1731) for its bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) Blincyto (blinatumomab) at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting. The study assessed the potential of adding Blincyto to chemotherapy to improve disease-free survival (DFS) in…
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Mabwell Bioscience Enters Licensing Agreement for Biosimilar Denosumab in Peru
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China-based Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd (SHA: 688062) has announced a licensing agreement with its partner in Peru, which will handle the marketing of Mabwell’s MAILISHU (9MW0311) and MAIWEIJIAN (9MW0321), biosimilars of denosumab in Peru. Mabwell will retain responsibility for the development, manufacturing, and commercial supply of these products. Biosimilars…
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Nanjing Leads Biolabs Commences IPO Process with Focus on Innovative Therapies
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Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co., Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases, has officially submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 29. The company, known for its robust pipeline of 12 innovative candidate drugs, has six of which…
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BeiGene’s Tevimbra Receives EC Approval for First-Line ESCC and G/GEJ Adenocarcinoma Treatments
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China-based biotech company BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235) has received a marketing approval from the European Commission (EC) for its programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor, Tevimbra (tislelizumab). The drug is now approved for use in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)…
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Zymeworks and Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera Gets Green Light for HER2+ BTC Treatment
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Partners Zymeworks Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYME) and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Ziihera (zanidatamab), a treatment for adults with previously-treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer (BTC). This marks a significant advancement in the treatment options for…
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BeiGene Reaches Patent Settlement with MSN Pharmaceuticals for Brukinsa
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China-based BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235), which is in the process of changing its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd, has announced a patent settlement agreement with MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. concerning its oncology drug Brukinsa (zanubrutinib). The agreement stipulates that MSN’s generic version…
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BeiGene Ltd to Become BeOne Medicines Ltd, Emphasizing Global Oncology Commitment
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China-based biotechnology company BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235) has announced a proposed change of its English name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. This rebranding underscores the company’s dedication to developing innovative medicines aimed at eliminating cancer and its intention to partner with the global community to serve a…
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BeiGene to Rebrand as BeOne Medicines, Emphasizing Global Commitment to Cancer Care
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BeiGene Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235), a leading global innovator in oncology treatments, announced its intention to adopt a new English name: BeOne Medicines Ltd. The rebranding reflects the company’s mission to unite global efforts in the fight against cancer and underscores its transformative approach to fostering cross-sector…
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Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Secures Multiple Partnerships at CIIE
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At the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), China-based Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SPH, SHA: 601607, HKG: 2607) announced a series of partnerships with prominent pharmaceutical companies, spanning domestic and international entities. Expanding Collaborations in Pharmaceutical InnovationFrance’s Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) has agreed to deepen its existing partnership with SPH, initially…
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AstraZeneca’s China President Leon Wang Confirmed to Assist in Investigation Amid Fraud Allegations
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On October 29, 2024, just hours after celebrating a business school anniversary on social media, AstraZeneca’s (AZ, NASDAQ: AZN) Global Executive Vice President and China President, Leon Wang, was confirmed to be cooperating with an investigation. The announcement came less than 48 hours later via AstraZeneca China’s official website. On…
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BeiGene CCO Yin Min Detained Amid Investigation; Company Affirms Compliance Standards
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On October 25, Yin Min, Chief Commercial Officer of BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE) Greater China, was taken into custody by regulatory authorities for cooperation with an ongoing investigation. Yin Min joined BeiGene in January 2022 after spending 15 years at AstraZeneca (AZ, NASDAQ: AZN), where she held several key positions, including…
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BeiGene’s PD-1 Inhibitor Tevimbra Scores First US Prescription, Offers More Affordable Option
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BeiGene Ltd, a leading China-based biotechnology company (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235), has announced the first prescription of its programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor, Tevimbra (tislelizumab), in the United States. This marks a significant milestone for the company as it expands its global reach. Tislelizumab received approval in the US…
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Guangzhou Releases First Batch of Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices List, Featuring Local Companies
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The Guangzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau has unveiled the first batch of innovative drugs and medical devices included in the city’s list, with 24 products making the shortlist. This initiative is aimed at promoting local innovation and development within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. Among the notable…
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BeiGene’s Tevimbra Approved in China for NSCLC Patients as Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy
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BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235), a leading China-based biotechnology company, has announced that it has received market approval in China for its programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor Tevimbra (tislelizumab). The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted approval for tislelizumab in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy as both neoadjuvant…
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BeiGene Prices TEVIMBRA 10% Below Competitors Following FDA Approval for Esophageal Cancer Treatment
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BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235) has announced the commercial availability of TEVIMBRA (Tislelizumab) in the United States following its approval by the FDA for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior systemic chemotherapy. The drug received FDA approval in March…
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BeiGene’s FGFR2b ADC BG-C137 Enters Phase I Clinical Trial for Advanced Solid Tumors
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On October 3, 2024, BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235) registered a Phase I clinical trial for BG-C137, an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) for the treatment of advanced solid tumors, on ClinicalTrials.gov. The trial plans to enroll 68 patients with advanced solid tumors and is expected to be completed by…
