Akeso shares take a hit despite surging sales of cancer drugs
The maker of oncology drugs posted higher half-year revenues but a widening net loss and share sales by its founders have dented investor confidence Key Takeaways: Drug sales rose 49%…
Investors pile into CANbridge stock but can the rally last?
The maker of drugs for rare diseases has enjoyed an explosive rise in its share price, helped by a partnership deal and Chinese moves to widen access to costly therapies…
Ab&B fortifies for battle over China’s vaccine market
With proceeds from a Hong Kong IPO, the loss-making biotech is bidding for a piece of China’s fiercely competitive market for flu and human rabies vaccines Key Takeaways: The company’s…
Hengrui Pharma targets obesity drug launch after test success
The Chinese drug company is looking to break into the big league for weight-loss treatments after its injection demonstrated sustained weight loss in Phase Three trials Key Takeaways: Participants receiving…
Fortune smiles again on WuXi AppTec with profit surge
The drug services giant has forecast a jump in revenue for the first half and a doubling of net profit, after U.S. policy concerns abated Key Takeaways: The projected results…
HBM notches up another mega deal but is the model sustainable?
The biotech has agreed to sell rights to one of its cancer drugs under development for up to $670 million, adding more fuel to its share price rebound this year…
Medtide launches IPO to bulk up its weight-loss business
The pharmaceutical services firm wants to expand production of peptides used in anti-obesity drugs, but it faces fierce competition and other business risks Key Takeaways: The global market for developing…
