PHARMA
MerLion’s Antibiotic Clears Phase II Trials
The new fluoroquinolone antibiotic has enhanced activity under acidic conditions, giving it an edge over existing antibiotics.
Sosei Enters Peptide Market With Jitsubo Acqusition
The acquisition of peptide technology company Jitsubo diversifies Sosei's existing pipeline.
BASF Breaks Ground On New Innovation Campus In India
As part of their aim to have 25 percent of their R&D employees located in Asia-Pacific by 2020, BASF is building an Innovation Campus in Navi Mumbai, India.
Austrianova Opens Bangkok Facility
Austrianova's new Bangkok facility features Asia's first custom-built isolator system, enhancing the company's production and research capabilities.
Eisai Deepens Its Presence In China
Japanese pharmaceutical Eisai has set up both a holding company and a new production facility in Suzhou, China.
Merck Commissions Climate-Neutral Plant In India
Merck's co-generation unit in Goa, India will recycle the shells of cashews and coconuts as biomass fuel.
Reducing Malaria-Ebola Cross Infections
Guilin Pharma has increased its supply of anti-malarial drugs to Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce Ebola cross-infections.
Fujifilm Ramps Up Avigan Production For Ebola Trials
Clinical trials using Fujifilm's Avigan against Ebola are set to begin in Guinea by mid-November.
Sentinext Secures US$14 Million For HFMD Vaccine
Sentinext's latest round of funding will see the development of their hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine to Phase I clinical trials.
