Ping An Ranked in the Fortune Global 500 for the 15th Consecutive Year
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) is 53rd on the Fortune 500 list for 2024. With revenue of USD14.58 billion, the Group ranked 9th among global financial enterprises and 5th among Chinese financial enterprises. A...
First Patient Enrolled in the US Phase 2 Combination Therapy of Akeso’s Ligufalimab with Azacitidine for Myelodysplastic Syndrome
HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso has announced the completion of the first patient enrollment in the US for the phase II clinical trial of its innovative CD47 monoclonal antibody, ligufalimab (AK117), in combination with azacitidine for patients with newly diagnosed higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (HR-MDS). Preliminary studies show that combining AK117 with azacitidine for treating MDS...
OBiO Technology Congratulates on The First Clinical Gene Editing Therapy to Treat An Overseas Patient in China by CorrectSequence Therapeutics
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, CorrectSequence Therapeutics Co., Ltd. (Correctseq) announced a significant milestone in their base editing therapy CS-101 for transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia. Utilizing their pioneering transformer Base Editor (tBE), Correctseq has successfully cured the first overseas patient with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia in a clinical trial in collaboration with the...
Terumo Establishes Corporate Venture Capital “Terumo Ventures”
TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announced that it has established "Terumo Ventures," a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) organization responsible for leading the Group's venture investments, as a department within Terumo Americas Holding, Inc. Terumo Ventures operates in global innovation hubs around the world, such as Massachusetts...
Antengene Announces XPOVIO® (selinexor) Approved for Commercialization in Malaysia
XPOVIO® is the first and only approved XPO1 inhibitor in Malaysia. XPOVIO® has been approved for multiple indications in eight markets across the APAC region. Antengene has submitted new drug applications (NDAs) for XPOVIO® in other ASEAN markets including Thailand and Indonesia with approvals expected in the second half...
VISTA Eye Specialist Launches Corporate Program to Combat Rising Workplace Eye Issues
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VISTA Eye Specialist ("VISTA"), a leading provider of eye care services, today announced the launch of its Premier Corporate Partner Program. This initiative aims to combat the rising incidence of eye diseases, including dry eye caused by prolonged screen time, and promote the eye health and well-being of employees and their...
Everest Medicines to Announce 2024 Interim Results on August 28, 2024
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that it will report its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and provide a business update on August 28, 2024. The Company will hold...
META Pharmaceuticals announces FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation to META-001-PH for the Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria
HONG KONG, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- META Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) to its investigational new drug META-001-PH for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria (PH). Primary hyperoxaluria is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to kidney stone...
Seegene Showcased its Multiplex Technology at ADLM 2024
- Exhibited multiplex PCR testing technologies that provide comprehensive results from a single test - Presented high-multiplex assays and automated testing systems - Introduced the SG OneSystem™ business, the company's global technology-sharing initiative SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a...
Everise Honored at Stevie® Awards for Great Employers With Multiple Wins
PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everise has been named winner in several categories in the annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers, which recognize the world's best employers and teams who help to create and drive great places to work. Everise was awarded with Gold and Silver wins in multiple categories,...
