Inaugural Cohort in 2028, Cultivating Clinically Excellent and Technology-Savvy Doctors of the Future HONG KONG, Nov. 19, 2025 -- With the support of the HKSAR Government, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has commenced preparations to establish a new medical school. Dedicated to training a new generation of tech-savvy doctors, the School will bolster the future readiness of the local healthcare system and advance Hong Kong's development as an international hub for medical training, research, and innovation. Prof. Harry SHUM, HKUST Council Chairman, rema
BEIJING and LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 19, 2025 -- At PEGS Europe 2025, one of the industry's premier gatherings for innovation in protein and antibody engineering, Tsingke Biotech highlighted its latest accelerated protein and antibody services. The leading Chinese biotechnology company announced that its services can generate proteins in as little as 3 days and produce antibodies within 7 days, offering a potential step-change in speed for biopharma developers aiming to shorten drug discovery timelines worldwide. High-Speed Protein Production Across Six Expression Systems
Agreement includes license to Nona's fully human HCAb platform for preclinical antibody discovery CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 19, 2025 -- Nona Biosciences, a global biotechnology company providing integrated solutions for biological drug discovery and development from I to I® (Idea to IND), today announced a non-exclusive license agreement with Pfizer designed to accelerate preclinical antibody discovery across a range of potential disease indications. Under the terms of the agreement, Pfizer will gain global rights to access Nona's proprietary HCAb platform
DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2025 -- Newton™, Inc. (formerly Neurolens®), a leader in innovative eye care technology, today announced its expansion into Asian markets through a strategic partnership with Hong Kong Optical Lens Co Ltd (HKO) as the exclusive distributor for Hong Kong and China. This milestone in Newton's international growth brings the therapeutic solution of Neurolens for headaches, neck pain, and motion sickness, along with the everyday digital eye strain prevention of Sequel™ lenses, to millions across two of the world's most digitally connected markets. This
BEIJING, Nov. 19, 2025 -- Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) ("Waterdrop" or the "Company"), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, before U.S. markets open on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Waterdrop's management team will hold a conference call on December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for
XI'AN, China, Nov. 19, 2025 -- Shanghai Kehua Bio-engineering Co., Ltd. (KHB), a global provider of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) solutions, is showcasing its latest compact chemiluminescence platform—the Polaris V150 Automatic Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer—at MEDICA 2025, one of the world's leading medical industry exhibitions. As a featured product at this year's KHB booth, the Polaris V150 demonstrates the company's continuous innovation in automated diagnostics. Designed for small and medium-sized laboratories, as well as STAT and emergency testing in large hospitals a
JERUSALEM, Nov. 19, 2025 -- Rafa Laboratories, a global leader in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear hazards medical countermeasures and Biodefense, today announced it has been awarded with a landmark development contract by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for the advanced development of a novel intramuscular (IM) formulation of tranexamic acid (TXA)—a potentially life-saving therapy for uncontrolled bleeding. The contract
New SMU research reveals critical gaps in preventive health, lifestyle habits, and continuity of care as Singapore transitions into a super-aged society. Despite strong pro-health policies, everyday adoption - especially among older adults - remains limited. Bridging this gap requires environmental nudges that make healthy choices easier, more intuitive, and part of daily life. The upcoming symposium will explore these challenges and spotlight opportunities to strengthen pro-health behaviours. SINGAPORE, Nov. 19, 2025 -- A new study by the Singapore Management Uni
HONG KONG, Nov. 19, 2025 -- On 18 November, the Chief Executive's Policy Unit (CEPU) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the National Academy of Economic Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the Chinese Institute of Hong Kong held the Economic Transformations in a Multipolar World - International Forum on China's Economy and Policy 2025 at the Central Government Offices. Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, joined the session "The New Development Landscape of Hong Kong" and delivered a speech highlighting Hong Kong's pivot
쿠알라룸푸르, 말레이시아 2025년 11월 19일 -- 밴티지 재단(Vantage Foundation)이 말레이시아의 대표적 비정부기구 케카라 수프 키친(Kechara Soup Kitchen, 줄여서 KSK)과 함께 지역 사회 돕기에 나섰다. KSK는 17년 넘게 도시 지역과 농촌 낙후 지역, 오랑 아슬리(Orang Asli), 무주택자 거주지에서 이웃을 돕고 있는 단체다. KSK는 '기아는 어디에나 있다'(Hunger Knows No Barriers)는 모토 아래 푸드뱅크, 교육 프로그램, 무료 급식소 등 여러 방법으로 이웃을 돕고 있다. 자원봉사 활동은 세타팍(Setapak) 소재 케카라 푸드뱅크에서 진행되었다. 필수 건조 식품과 생필품을 보관해 두었다가 도움이 필요한 가정에 나눠주는 곳이다. 밴티지 재단 직원 10명이 지원 프로그램에 참여하여 KSK 직원들과 함께 식량 원조 꾸러미를 만들어 전달했다. 직원들은 체라스(Cheras)와 진장(Jinjang)에서 궁핍하게 지내고 있는 것으로 확인된 여섯 가구를 방문했다. 소득이 낮거나 생활이 안정적이지 않은 가정, 장애인이 있는 가정, 독거 노인 가정 등이었다.&nb