Investors cheer Akeso’s revenue milestone, even as it returns to the red
The drugmaker’s shares rallied after the release of its strong annual report, up by a cumulative 18% over the next three trading days Key Takeaways: Akeso’s drug sales rose 25%…
CARsgen seeks cell therapy breakthrough but stays in the red for now
The developer of specialized cancer treatments is shifting from costly personalized therapy to more standardized options, but at the price of short-term financial pain Key Takeaways: The company launched its…
A blockbuster cancer drug? TYK’s claims go under the microscope
The medicines company released scanty but promising results for an experimental drug just as its shares were joining the Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme Key Takeaways: The drug being developed…
No respite for RemeGen as problems and losses pile up
The developer of innovative drugs has sustained a series of blows to its finances, corporate partnerships, management team and star product, leaving investors jittery Key Takeaways: Despite rising revenue, RemeGen…
Earnings blow for CSPC Pharma as the state drives a hard bargain
The generic drugs giant has warned of a 26% slide in annual profits after China’s national healthcare system imposed big price cuts on qualifying medicines Key Takeaways: CSPC Pharma…
As Covid drug cash dwindles, Vigonvita targets new remedies
A Chinese biotech that made a name for itself by co-developing an anti-Covid drug has filed for a stock market listing to fund research into tackling other conditions Key Takeaways:…
AstraZeneca could face limited fallout from Chinese tax probe
The drugs giant and one of its top executives are being investigated over business tactics in China, but a potential fine for one alleged offence would not break the bank…