Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Fumio Kishida was sworn in as Japan’s 100th prime minister. While a major focus is on how he will embody his centerpiece policy proposals made during the LDP campaign, another key topic is how the…
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Shionogi’s Half-Year Sales Slip 4.4% after Xofluza Milestone Gain
Shionogi saw a 4.4% decline in its first-half sales after booking a hefty milestone gain from Roche a year ago for its flu drug Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil). Its earnings were still underpinned by royalty income associated with its HIV franchise.…
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