Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals' (SHA:600276, HKG:1276) subsidiary Fujian Shengdi Medicine received clinical trial approval from China's National Medical Products Administration for its self-developed HRS-4139 tablets for psoriasis.
Research and development investment for the drug reached 20.4 million yuan to date, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
The drugmaker's Hong Kong shares rose 3% during morning trading on Wednesday.
GenFleet Therapeutics (HKG:2595) said Tuesday it presented the updated Phase 2 data for GFH375 monotherapy in pretreated KRAS G12D-mutant non-small cell lung cancer at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in South Korea.The company said the updated results showed an objective response rate of 59.2%, a disease control rate of 93%, and a 12-month overall survival rate of 77% in 71 subjects who received 600 milligrams of the oral drug, according to a Tuesday disclosure.
White Cliff Minerals (ASX:WCN) said Hancock Prospecting agreed to acquire a 13.5% stake in the company through the purchase of about 515.8 million new shares at AU$0.017 each, representing a total investment of roughly AU$8.8 million, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian bourse.Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is the executive chair of Hancock Prospecting.The private placement is subject to shareholder approval, which White Cliff Minerals will seek at an extraordinary general meeting planned for Oct. 19.If approval is obtained, the completion of the placement is expected three business days after the meeting, per the filing.White Cliff Minerals said it will use the proceeds to expand and fast-track drilling and exploration activities at its Rae copper project in Canada.
Wafangdian Bearing (SHE:200706) is looking to terminate its stock listing in Shenzhen following a tender offer, according to a Tuesday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.Up to 1,459 shareholders accepted the tender offer as of Feb. 27, 2026, the bearing manufacturer said in its filing.Following the tender offer, the public float fell to below 10%, falling short of the minimum float required to remain listed, Wafangdian said.