中国发展高层论坛亮点多！在中国加速布局研发中心成外企投资"新潮流"→ 高清 倍速 00:00 03:07 （央视财经《天下财经》）近年来，中国显著增加的创新实力成为吸引外资的强大磁力。如何在开放合作中实现科技创新与产业创新的深度融合，并为全球 经济注入新的动力，成为论坛上与会嘉宾热议的话题。 值得注意的是，在生产之外，在华设立研发中心，与国内企业联合开展技术攻关，逐渐成为外商投资的"新潮流"。近日，阿斯利康宣布将在北京投资25亿美 元，建立第六个全球战略研发中心以及高标准产业化项目，加强其在生物医药领域的研发创新。 工业和信息化部党组书记李乐成在论坛上表示，中国深入实施创新驱动发展战略，坚持以科技创新引领产业创新，创新能力持续提升，创新对新型工业化的 驱动更加有力，产业科技创新这一"关键变量"正加速转化为新质生产力的"最大增量"。目前，外商累计在华投资设立的企业数量超过123.9万家，我国制造 业的31个大类和548个小类都有外商投资。 工业和信息化部党组书记李乐成：推动科技创新和产业创新深度融合，不是中国的独奏曲，而是世界的大合唱。中国具有完备的产业体系，丰富的应用场 景，超大规模的市场，数量庞大的人才队伍 ...

Core Viewpoint - AstraZeneca has shown strong financial performance despite facing challenges, making it a potentially attractive investment opportunity for long-term holders [2][4][5]. Financial Performance - AstraZeneca's revenue increased by 18% year over year to $54.1 billion, with adjusted earnings per share rising 13% to $8.21 [4]. - The company has a diversified lineup, with 14 medicines each generating over $1 billion in sales last year [9]. Challenges and Risks - AstraZeneca faced executive arrests and an insurance fraud investigation in China, which impacted its stock price [3][5]. - The company may incur fines related to illegal drug importation in China, potentially amounting to $4.5 million, which is manageable given its revenue scale [6]. - Two patent expirations in the U.S. for Soliris and Brilinta are anticipated, but their impact on overall growth is expected to be minimal [7][8]. Growth Potential - AstraZeneca's pipeline includes promising new therapies, such as the investigational oral GLP-1 therapy AZD5004, which is in early clinical trials [10]. - The company is actively pursuing various therapeutic areas, with over a dozen regulatory approvals or clinical trial readouts expected [11]. Investment Outlook - Despite short-term headwinds, AstraZeneca's stock has performed well, indicating investor confidence [12].

在经济全球化浪潮中，中国始终坚定不移地扩大高水平对外开放。从中央经济工作会议提出"深化 外商投资促进体制机制改革""持续打造'投资中国'品牌"，到今年《政府工作报告》强调"扩大高 水平对外开放，积极稳外贸稳外资"，系列举措彰显出中国优化营商环境的坚定决心，也为外商投 资发展创造机遇。 3月2 1日，扎根中国超三十载的阿斯利康宣布2 5亿美元投资计划，在北京建立第六个全球战略 研发中心，并达成多项重大研发与生产合作，以进一步推动中国生命科学事业发展。 用实际行动为中国投下"信任票" 阿斯利康在欧洲和美国两大地区各设有两个战略研发中心，中国作为阿斯利康推动科学与创 新战略的重要组成部分，也迎来了新的里程碑——北京全球战略研发中心是继上海之后，阿 斯利康在中国建立的第二个全球战略研发中心。 图片说明：坐落于北京的阿斯利康全球战略研发中心 北京全球战略研发中心将以先进的人工智能和数据科学实验室为支撑，依托北京在前沿生物 学和人工智能科学领域的优势和创新生态，聚焦于癌症、心血管疾病、呼吸系统疾病、免疫 学以及人工智能应用等前沿领域的研究和开发。 同时，阿斯利康在北京将开展一系列新的研发合作，其中包括与北京大学肿瘤医院在 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 和鉑醫藥控股有限公司 HBM Holdings Limited （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：02142） 假設於本公告日期至完成日期期間本公司已發行股本並無其他變動，認購股 份佔經配發及發行認購股份而擴大後本公司已發行股本（不包括庫存股份）的 9.15%。 內幕消息 根據一般授權發行認購股份及與ASTRAZENECA合作 本公司就認購事項之獨家財務顧問 中金公司 本公告乃由本公司根據香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則第13.09條及13.28 條以及香港法例第571章證券及期貨條例第XIVA部作出。 發行認購股份 本公司欣然宣佈，於2025年3月21日（交易時段後），本公司與AstraZeneca Holdings訂立股份認購協議，據此，本公司已有條件同意向AstraZeneca Holdings配發及發行認購股份，而AstraZeneca Holdings有條件同意認購股份， 認購價 ...

Group 1 - AstraZeneca will invest $2.5 billion in a research and development center in Beijing, China [1] - The new hub is expected to increase AstraZeneca's workforce in Beijing to approximately 1,700 employees [1] - The announcement coincides with an upcoming interview of AstraZeneca's CEO Pascal Soriot on CNBC International [1]

Economic Policy - China will implement multiple measures to boost consumption, including childcare subsidies and labor wage policies, with the central bank collaborating with financial regulators to support consumption expansion [2] - The Ministry of Commerce will enhance the implementation of consumption upgrade policies, including a trial for automobile circulation reform [2] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in the first two months of this year, industrial value-added, service production index, retail sales, and fixed asset investment grew by 5.9%, 5.6%, 4%, and 4.1% year-on-year, respectively [2] Real Estate Market - The National Bureau of Statistics released housing price data, indicating that new home prices in first-tier cities continued to rise, while second-tier cities remained stable [2] - In February, 18 cities saw new home prices increase month-on-month, with Nanjing leading for three consecutive months [2] Stock Market - A-share indices showed mixed performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.19% and the Shenzhen Component Index falling by 0.19% [11] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index increased by 0.77%, driven by gains in public utilities, finance, and consumer stocks [11] - The stock buyback and increase loan policy has seen 400 A-share companies disclose plans for stock buybacks, with a total proposed loan amount of 803.04 billion yuan [11] Corporate Developments - BYD's stock rose by 1.15%, surpassing CATL's market value for the first time since June 2018 [12] - WuXi AppTec reported a slight decline in net profit to 9.45 billion yuan for 2024, with plans for a special dividend [12] - JD Group's delivery service has expanded to 126 cities, with over 300,000 restaurants onboard [14] International Market - U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.85% and the S&P 500 up 0.64% [4] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 4.03%, marking a new closing high since February 2022 [29] - Tesla announced a limited-time experience for its FSD smart driving feature in China [29] Commodity Market - International oil prices saw a slight increase, with WTI crude oil rising to $67.48 per barrel [4] - Domestic commodity futures showed a general decline, particularly in energy and agricultural products [36] Financial Sector - The central bank emphasized the need for a secure and efficient financial infrastructure and the digital transformation of finance [17] - New regulations for IPO intermediary fees have been implemented, with 13 IPO projects starting their fundraising process [18]

AstraZeneca (AZN) recently announced that the European Commission has approved its blockbuster cancer drug Imfinzi (durvalumab) as monotherapy for treating limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) in adult patients whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy (CRT).The latest approval for Imfinzi in the European Union (EU) was based on data from the phase III ADRIATIC study.Data from the phase III ADRIATIC study showed that treatment with Imfinzi reduced the risk of ...

Core Viewpoint - AstraZeneca has announced a definitive agreement to acquire EsoBiotec for the development of in vivo cell therapies targeting multiple cancer indications and immune-mediated diseases [1][8]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition will cost AstraZeneca up to $1 billion, including an initial payment of $425 million and up to $575 million contingent on achieving specific milestones [8]. - The deal is expected to be finalized in the second quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals [8]. - AstraZeneca has stated that this transaction will not impact its financial guidance for 2025 [8]. Group 2: Technology Integration - The acquisition will integrate EsoBiotec's ENaBL platform, which enhances the immune system's ability to target cancers, into AstraZeneca's portfolio [2]. - ENaBL utilizes targeted lentiviruses to deliver genetic instructions to immune cells, allowing for a more efficient treatment process through simple IV injections [3][4]. - This innovative approach aims to reduce the complexities and timelines associated with traditional cell therapies, improving patient accessibility [4]. Group 3: Market Performance - AstraZeneca's shares have increased by 20% over the past three months, significantly outperforming the industry growth of 3.9% [5].

Core Insights - IgniteData has partnered with AstraZeneca and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to implement its Archer tool for clinical data integration in a Phase 3 study, marking a significant advancement in clinical trial automation and digital innovation [1][3] Company Overview - IgniteData is focused on transforming clinical trials through its Archer platform, which automates data transfer between Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, enhancing efficiency and data integrity [2][5][6] Technology and Innovation - The Archer tool is designed to ensure high data security standards while facilitating the transfer of hundreds of data points per patient, allowing researchers to concentrate on clinical research rather than data entry [2][6] - The system-agnostic nature of Archer allows it to integrate seamlessly with various EHRs and EDCs, promoting interoperability in clinical research [2][6] Collaboration and Development - The collaboration began in 2021, with AstraZeneca playing a crucial role in developing the Archer platform, which has undergone successful pilot studies at notable institutions [3] - The integration of Archer into the EHR system at Cambridge University Hospitals is seen as a significant advancement in clinical trial processes, enhancing both efficiency and data integrity [3] Future Prospects - The insights gained from the current study will inform future deployments of Archer across NHS and European hospitals, aiming to scale the technology globally and improve the conduct of clinical trials [4]

MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, Belgium, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EsoBiotec SA, a biotechnology company pioneering in vivo cell therapies that has demonstrated promising early clinical activity, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN). The EsoBiotec Engineered NanoBody Lentiviral (ENaBL) platform empowers the immune system to attack cancers and could offer many more patients access to transformative cell therapy treatments delivered in just minutes ...