China's Fosun Pharma licenses DPP-1 inhibitor to Expedition Therapeutics for $645 M

China's Fosun Pharma licenses DPP-1 inhibitor to Expedition Therapeutics for $645 M August 12, 2025 | Tuesday | News Fosun Pharma will retain the rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialise XH-S004 in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR and...

A taste of the Philippines in Macau: bold flavours – to be shared communally

Walk down Rua da Alfândega and you hear Tagalog. You smell garlic, vinegar and pork frying on stoves. You see queues outside bakeries and canteens serving unfamiliar treats. Here, in the heart of Macau, the Filipino community has built a home....

Macao academics discover links between climate change, health and urban planning

Looking for the best park to cool off under the sweltering summer sun? Researchers at the City University of Macau (CityU) have news for you. Climate researchers from the SAR’s universities made crucial discoveries last month: a study published by...

Macao organises chikungunya fever prevention talks as regional outbreak stabilises

The head of the Health Bureau, Lo Iek Long, says his department has been conducting talks with community groups, schools, businesses, property management firms and administrative committees in recent days in an effort to promote measures aimed at...

Fosun Pharma's Small Molecule Innovative Drug XH-S004 Achieves Overseas Licensing for a Potential Total of $645 Million

SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 11, Fosun Pharma (SSE:600196, HKEX: 02196) announced that its subsidiary Fosun Pharma Industrial has signed a License Agreement with Expedition Therapeutics Inc.(Expedition) to grant Expedition the...

Doctors report 10% of patients at risk for chronic diseases

The rising trend of chronic diseases among younger individuals has become a significant source of social pressure, with doctors in Macau reporting that around 10% of their daily patients are at risk of developing such conditions. The Health Bureau...

New dengue fever case recorded in Macao as region battles mosquito-borne disease

Macao has recorded its ninth imported case of dengue fever amid a wider battle against mosquito-borne diseases in the Greater Bay Area. The patient is a 13-year-old boy from Taipa who recently visited Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. Local authorities...

Picture book pays tribute to Xian Xinghai: IC

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that in order to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the 120th anniversary of the birth of...

Macau and Shanghai seal nine pacts to deepen ties across finance, innovation, and education

A recent meet-up between Macau’s chief executive Sam Hou Fai and Shanghai’s mayor Gong Zheng has produced nine agreements, spanning a wide range of fields including Finance, technology and innovation, event planning, education, scientific...

Macao is at a ‘critical’ juncture in chikungunya prevention, says health official

Macao has reached a “critical stage” in the prevention of the mosquito-borne chikungunya fever, according to Chan Choi Wan, a leading disease control expert with the Health Bureau. During yesterday’s Macao Forum radio program, Chan acknowledged...

Residents can now access chronic disease screening using medical vouchers

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced the launch of the “Chronic Disease Screening Program” yesterday. Macau residents aged 18 and older can now visit designated private clinics for consultations and use medical vouchers to cover screening costs....

Wynn’s Macao operations show mixed results in the second quarter

Wynn Resorts has reported varied financial outcomes for its Macao operations in the second quarter ending 30 June, with Wynn Macau showing growth while Wynn Palace experienced a downturn in key metrics. Overall, Wynn Resorts’ operating revenues...

Macau begins critical stages of chikungunya fever control

Macau is currently in the early and critical stages of controlling the Chikungunya fever outbreak, despite the absence of community transmission in the region, according to the Health Bureau (SSM), which spoke on TDM’s radio program. According to...

Axa Partners with Hainan for Next-Gen Healthcare

Axa is joining forces with Hainan Boao Lecheng to create cutting-edge medical insurance models, providing customers unprecedented access to top-tier cross-border treatments and innovative therapies. Axa China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) has...

Essential Macau: Unlock the Secrets to a Healthier Scalp & vibrant Hair

OPINION – More cooperation between Hong Kong and Macau: Toward integration with Greater Bay Area

Although the one-day visit by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and his officials to Macau on 5 August was a positive step in strengthening cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Macau Special...

Local man commits suicide after killing younger brother

A local man took his own life after murdering his younger brother over a financial dispute, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesmen Leng Kam Lon and Leong Kuok Hei said during a special press conference yesterday. According to Leong, the elder brother...

Israel: hundreds of thousands rally to stop the war

Today's news: Zelensky meets with Trump and European leaders. North Korea is set to send more troops to Russia. The search continues for hundreds of people missing following floods in Pakistan, with victims also reported in Indian Kashmir....

Wynn avoids Vegas slowdown in Q2 earnings, but profits dive amid Macau softness

Wynn Resorts' emphasis on premium customers helped the casino sidestep a slow period for Vegas tourism in the second quarter. While the lull in Las Vegas tourism has been well-publicised this summer, Wynn Resorts largely dodged the downturn in...

Sun Group says approved for US$2bln Van Don resort, can have a casino serving Vietnam locals

Vietnam’s Sun Group says it has been selected by the country’s authorities as the investor for a US$2-billion resort scheme (pictured in an artist’s rendering) at Van Don, Quang Ninh, on the northern coast, which will be permitted to have a...