Merck/Eisai face US speed bump for combo in first-line liver cancer after FDA decision and although their Phase III trial is already enrolled, completion is not due until 2022, giving time for new competitor to make its mark.

Also, deals involving Sumitomo Dainippon, Tolero, Boston Biomedical, Zai Lab, Turning Point, SciClone, EpicentRx, Yuhan, GI Innovation, Takeda, Carmine, HitGen, Morphic, CStone and Burning Rock.

US pharma giant joins Singapore alliance aiming to encourage regional startups and innovation, in multiple tech-related areas including digital health, through the provision of expertise and support.

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AbbVie Japan has seen strong growth for its commercial and R&D portfolios over the past few years, but with flagship product Humira facing its first local biosimilar competition, the company is looking to brand strength and an increased oncology presence to address the challenge.

Japan’s regulators have approved a large batch of new products, including a novel antibody from Chugai, two world-first nods for the country’s second HIF-PH inhibitors and an asthma therapy, and the first Humira biosimilar in Japan – as well as five drugs from Novartis.