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MGI Tech Announces Acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ to Deliver Integrated Long-Read, Short-Read and Spatial Omics Solutions
SHENZHEN, China, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in the life sciences, today announced the acquisition of STOmics and CycloneSEQ. It marks a significant milestone in MGI's "SEQALL+GLI+Omi...
SLEEP WELL, LIVE BETTER: WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS PUTS REST AT THE HEART OF TRAVEL THIS WORLD SLEEP DAY 2026
From Sleep Expert Sessions to Sound Baths Under the Stars, Westin Hotels & Resorts Across the Region Showcase Comprehensive 'Sleep Well' Programs Through Culturally Immersive Experiences SINGAPORE, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As World Sleep Day returns on March 13, 2026, Westin Hotels & Resort...
Gene Solutions Announces Strategic Entry into Türkiye with Robust Real-World Evidence at the 2nd International Hereditary Cancers Congress 2026
In Partnership with ATC Genomics, the Company Presented One of Asia's Largest Real-World Datasets (n=12,281) for AI-Powered Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) and Showcased its Clinically Validated ctDNA-Powered Oncology Portfolio Across the Full Cancer Continuum for High-Risk and Hereditary Pop...
Advancing Influenza Vaccine Development: Sino Biological Launches Antigens for the 2026-2027 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine Strains
HOUSTON, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its recommendations for the 2026–2027 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine composition, highlighting the continued spread of A(H3N2) subclade K and emerging B/Victoria lineage strains. In rapid response, Sin...
PROTECTHEALTH STRENGTHENS GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE CONTINUITY WITH ISO 22301 BCMS CERTIFICATION
CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd. has reinforced its role as a key government agency and strategic purchaser of healthcare services with the successful attainment of the ISO 22301:2019/AMD1:2024 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Cert...
Australian Healthcare Organisations Haven't Advanced Beyond AI Pilots, Appian Research Finds
SYDNEY, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) highlights the slow introduction of AI into the healthcare sector in Australia, with the majority of people surveyed within healthcare organisations with very few of the people surveyed within healthcare organizations s...
Antengene and UCB Enter Global License Agreement for ATG-201, a CD19/CD3 Bispecific T-Cell Engager for Autoimmune Diseases
* Antengene grants UCB worldwide exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize ATG-201, a CD19/CD3 bispecific T-cell engager (TCE) antibody, targeting B cell-related autoimmune diseases. * Antengene will receive USD 80 million of upfront and near-term milestone payments, and is e...
iClever Joins Forces with Renowned Audiologist Kellsie Busho to Champion Children's Hearing Health on World Hearing Day 2026
NEWARK, N.J., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As digital learning and personal audio devices become central to childhood, experts warn of rising risks of preventable hearing damage. Marking World Hearing Day, iClever, the No.1 selling kids' headphone brand in the U.S. online market, today announced...
HiRO Leads Cross‑Border Dialogue at JPM, Offering Insights for Biotechs Seeking Asian Investment
SOMERSET, N.J., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO), a global contract research organization specializing in strategic planning for clinical development and cross‑border clinical trial solutions and services, concluded a successful presence at the 44th An...
Insilico Medicine and Liquid AI Announce Strategic Partnership Delivering Lightweight Scientific Foundation Models for Drug Discovery
Single 2.6B-parameter model achieves state-of-the-art performance across drug discovery benchmarks while running entirely on private pharmaceutical infrastructure CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insilico Medicine and Liquid AI today announced a partnership that creates lightweigh...
REPROCELL Launches GMP Master Cell Bank Manufacturing for Clinical iPSCs
Integrated Workflow Including Clinical Seed Production and StemEdit Gene Editing Services BELTSVILLE, Md., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- REPROCELL (TYO: 4978) today announced the launch of its US FDA compliant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Master Cell Bank (MCB) manufacturing service for hum...
"Invisible millions" with hearing loss missing from mainstream media
* New global research reveals a major media blind spot: Many people are unable to recall seeing anyone wearing a hearing device or hearing aid in mainstream content not related to hearing loss. * To mark World Hearing Day, GN launches New Norm vol. 2: Free global library of authentic images s...
Senhwa Biosciences Signs Major Strategic MOU with Y Combinator-Backed AI Biotech Company CellType to Accelerate the Evolution of CX-4945 into Version 2.0 and Reshape the Global Immunotherapy Landscape
TAIPEI and SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. (TPEx: 6492), a clinical stage company focusing on development of first-in-class therapeutics for oncology, rare diseases, and infectious diseases, today announced the signing of a major strategic Memorandum of Understa...
Rosti Asia 2025 Review & 2026 Outlook: Building on Shared Success
SINGAPORE, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Ringiertrade. Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of Rosti Asia, writes how Rosti Asia has performed strongly across its markets in 2025 despite challenges, as it looks forward to new opportunities in 2026. 2025 was a year of resilience, col...
Hua Medicine Announces the Approval of Dorzagliatin for Marketing in Hong Kong SAR, China
* First glucokinase-activator (GKA) approval outside mainland China * Approval supports a differentiated approach to Type 2 diabetes (T2D) management * Hong Kong will serve as Hua Medicine's launchpad for international market expansion SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hu...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- CooperVision, Inc./
In the news release, CooperVision Expands MyDay® MiSight® 1 day Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses Into Asia Pacific Region, issued 02-Mar-2026 by CooperVision, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with addition...
The largest pharma show in Asia makes its return to Shanghai this June 2026
SHANGHAI, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CPHI & PMEC China 2026 is set to take place from 16 to18 June 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), building on its extremely successful run over the last few years. As the world's premier destination for pharmaceutical ingredients and...
Royalty Pharma Appoints Kenneth Sun as Senior Vice President and Head of Asia to Expand Royalty Pharma's Global Platform
NEW YORK, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royalty Pharma plc (Nasdaq: RPRX) announced the appointment of Kenneth Sun as Senior Vice President and Head of Asia, effective May 2026. Ken will be based in Hong Kong and lead the company's royalty business in Asia. Ken joins Royalty Pharma from Morgan St...
Bright Eye Clinic Achieves Government Accreditation Amid Korea's Medical Tourism Growth
SEOUL, South Korea, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Eye Clinic
AsiaMedic Delivers Improved FY2025 Performance as Core Imaging Business Strengthens
* Financial performance strengthened alongside business expansion as newly added capacity are ramped up during the year * Profit attributable to owners of the Company doubled to S$2.0 million in FY2025 * Disposal of 60% interest in aesthetic business sharpens focus on core healthcare operat...
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