US-China tensions, the increasing importance of Singapore as a doorway to the Asia-Pacific region, growing AI innovation in South Korea and a changing clinical trials landscape in Japan are just some of the recent developments in APAC. 

Concerns over the impact of the proposed US BIOSECURE Act on the CRO and CDMO segments linger despite proponent Mike Gallagher’s plan to leave Congress soon. Which global manufacturers could gain, what determines a shift away from Chinese companies and how imminent is this? Scrip brings insights from industry feedback and other sources.

Trade group’s break from WuXi Apptec allows BIO to reset its lobbying approach under its new CEO but doesn’t negate the business and supply chain disruptions that biopharma would feel from the proposed legislation.

Donanemab’s review delay will create more distance from Lilly’s direct-to-consumer advertising spotlighting its commitment to Alzheimer’s research. The company has also been supporting development of blood-based tools for early diagnoses, though they would not eliminate PET scans.