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China technology

Are clinical trials about to become a new front in the US-China biotech race?

China’s ability to conduct clinical trials quickly and cheaply has given it an edge in the biotech sector – and the US is growing concerned.

UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)

Eyeing Ukraine, China’s military doctors voice progress on drone-caused injuries

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Hong Kong stock market

‘High tide’ of China biotech deals seen as US curb fears fade: analysts

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Wellness

Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control.

A group of elderly people gather to swim. Research increasingly shows that dementia is anything but inevitable and that we have more control over the risks than once believed. Photo: Shutterstock
Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Can targeted sound waves transform treatment for pancreatic and brain cancers?

A leading advocate says global trials in pancreatic and brain cancers may yield results within 3 years, with Alzheimer’s another application.

Thailand

Thailand makes weight-loss pens prescription-only to counter abuse

The country’s consumer watchdog aims to help patients receive ‘higher quality, safer, and more appropriate for their treatment’.

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Biomedicine: Companies

GSK’s US$750 million cancer drug deal highlights China’s rise as biotech player

The acquisition is the latest in a string of major licensing deals involving Chinese biotechnology firms.

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GSK has agreed a deal worth up to US$750 million to license a T-cell engager from a Chinese biotechnology firm. Photo: Reuters
United States

Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk slims down to ‘Novo’

It will keep the full Novo Nordisk as its legal corporate name, using Novo and an updated version of its bull logo for its packaging.

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Greater Bay Area

Data from Greater Bay Area residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSK

Executive says pharmaceutical company is investing in shared data infrastructure.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Unvaccinated children, elderly face much higher risk of major flu complications

Hong Kong director of health cites data showing unvaccinated children and elderly are four to five times more vulnerable than vaccinated individuals.

A child wears a face mask outdoors on Friday amid Hong Kong’s summer flu season. Photo: Elson Li
China’s private sector

China needs monkeys: lab animal shortage could hinder biotech growth

As fundraising and out-licensing deals in China grow, so does demand for monkeys and other primates for testing.

The expansion of China’s biotechnology industry is driving up demand for primates. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

I survived breast cancer. 12 years later, my body sent another warning

This Gynaecologic Cancer Awareness Month, US-based author and filmmaker Amy Wu shares her experience of dealing with cancer – twice.

Science

US, China trials suggest a single nanodrug shot might stop bad cholesterol forever

Separate trials using CRISPR and base editing to silence lipid genes show drastic drops in LDL-C without daily medication.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘There are trade-offs’: how Hong Kong patients can use telemedicine wisely

Hospital Authority telehealth cases jump 33 per cent as private clinics tailor services for people with busy schedules.

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Crime in Hong Kong

IVF clinic’s embryo specimen mix-up linked to ‘intentional unlawful conduct’

Watchdog says it has ordered Heal Fertility to comply with law and code of practice to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.

Heal Fertility earlier apologised to affected clients and submitted an internal investigation report to health authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse
China technology

China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

Chinese regulators have approved a group of brain-technology products this year, as local start-ups push to surpass Musk’s Neuralink.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?

Medical practitioners and fitness experts say wearable tech could support personalised, proactive healthcare as adoption hits 63 per cent among Hongkongers.

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Wellness

1 in 20 Hongkongers has hepatitis B, many unaware. What are the risks?

Hepatitis B is a viral liver infection that can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. A vaccine exists, but many don’t know they are infected.

Hepatitis B is endemic in Hong Kong, affecting 5 per cent of the population. However, 40 per cent of those who have it are unaware they are infected. Illustration: Mario Cameira
Hong Kong stock market

China’s Akeso says cancer drug beat AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in phase 3 trial

The biliary tract cancer trial is the latest breakthrough for Akeso’s ivonescimab, which has also shown promise in treating some lung cancers.

Wuxi Biologics

WuXi Biologics posts 4.3% rise in first-half profit, defying biotech headwinds

Higher gross margins, surging projects and continued demand from North American markets help power the drug developer’s strong first-half performance.

Health in China

Overseas licensing has helped fuel China’s biotech profits. Will it last?

Out-licensing deals have overtaken IPOs as the primary lifeline for cash-starved Chinese drug makers, analysts say.

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Asset id: 2156561481 Cross-border out-licensing deals are proving profitable for Chinese drugmakers. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Hong Kong economy

Chinese tech, pharma firms eye Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion

Industry leaders highlight city’s international reach and expertise as state-owned drug maker considers Northern Metropolis project investment.

A general view of Guangzhou. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office arranged a six-day trip spanning the Greater Bay Area. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK researchers perform city’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery

Amid rising cases among Hong Kong’s ageing population, procedure promises to be safer, less intrusive method that reduces blood loss, researchers say.

Science

Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients

Study finds patients injected with iPSC-derived heart muscle cells outperform control group on cardiac function tests after bypass surgery.

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Mainland China

Video | Chinese scientists develop ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic

The lab-engineered probiotic, named Gift, can sense high blood sugar and automatically release the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1.

The lab-engineered probiotic, named Gift, can sense high blood sugar and automatically release the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1
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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong is stepping up its contribution to global healthcare

The Global Health Summit highlighted the city’s potential to become an elite international hub for biomedicine and biotechnology.

Clara Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Investment Corporation, speaks at the Global Health Summit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 7. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Science

Chinese ‘yeast factory’ boosts cancer drug production by 1,000 times

Turning point comes from cross-disciplinary collaboration, including across plant biochemistry, synthetic biology and protein engineering.

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China technology

The next tech race? China launches push to leapfrog US in ‘brain chip’ devices

China is throwing the power of the state behind efforts to overtake Elon Musk in a vital frontier technology: brain-computer interfaces.

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