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The Week In Review: Deals And Collaborations

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:56:26 GMT

The news from China life science last week was replete with stories about deals and investments, some of them involving sizable financial commitments while others pooled competencies. All built on the strengths of the respective organizations with the hope of creating something even more significant in the future.[More...]

The World's Biggest Healthcare Boondoggle Isn't In The U.S.

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:26:15 GMT

In June 2006, a Chinese high court reinstated patent protection for Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra. Soon after, the Chinese government committed $500 million to food and drug regulation – more than was spent in the previous seven years combined. Then, in July 2007, Zheng Xiaoyu – China's former head of the State Food and Drug Administration – was executed for taking bribes. These three events signaled China's drug market was finally open for business. And it's the fastest-growing drug market in the world. But here's the catch: It's easy to find drug companies working in China... but not so easy to find ones that will let you profit off the trend. Let me explain... Fueled by a massive aging population, rapid economic development, and urbanization, the pace of China's medical spending over the past five years has been double its[More...]

The All-Natural Way To Play Penny Pharma

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:24:20 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration is not looking out for your best interests. In fact, some see the FDA as a group of swindlers, thieves, and propagandists.[More...]

China Sky One Receives Two New SFDA Approvals

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:45:00 GMT

China Sky One Medical said that its newly acquired subsidiary, Peng Lai Jin Chuang Pharmaceutical Company, received approval from the SFDA to being producing two new drugs. Tinea Liniment is a TCM that treats various skin fungal infections, and Skincare Cream is a traditional Chinese medicine intended for the treatment of skin diseases such as acne, bottle nose, chromophytosis and vitiligo. More details... Stock Symbol: (NSDQ: CSKI)[More...]

The Week in Review: New AIDS Vaccine Leads China Biopharma News

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:56:00 GMT

An AIDS vaccine, developed by China scientists, produced “good” results in its Phase I trial; CRO Tigermed Consulting (?????????? established a subsidiary with Central South University; principals of Erye Pharma invested $500,000 in NeoStem; China Sky One Medical (??????????) obtained SFDA approval for a TCM-based nasal drop that treats allergic rhinitis and sinusitis; proteomic tools company AnaSpec signed a China distribution agreement with Yope Biotechnology; WuXi PharmaTech (????) discontinued its US-based biologics manufacturing business; and Sinovac Biotech (???????????) reported that a two-year-old infant died two days after receiving the company’s flagship product, the hepatitis A vaccine Healive®. More details... Stock Symbols: (OTCBB: CHBP) (AMEX: NBS) (NSDQ: CSKI) (NYSE: WX) (AMEX: SVA)[More...]

The Week in Review: China Deals and Healthcare Stimulus

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:14:00 GMT

China promised to spend 4.8 billion RMB ($702 million) on rural healthcare infrastructure (see story); Tigermed Consulting (??????????) announced new partnerships with CROs in Russia and Korea; Lilly expanded its drug discovery and development partnership with Hutchison China Meditech; Smiths Group acquired Zhejiang Zheda Medical Instrument; AnaSpec signed a distribution agreement with Shanghai Universal Biotech Company; and Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company (?????) released a lower Q3 earnings report. More details... Stock Symbols: (NYSE: LLY) (LSE: HCM) (LSE: SMIN) (NYSE: TCM)[More...]

AOB Has the Herbal Remedy - Analyst Blog

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:14:00 GMT

American Oriental Bioengineering Inc. (AOB) is a China-based specialty pharmaceutical company which develops, manufactures and commercializes both plant-based pharmaceutical (PBP) and plant-based nutraceutical (PBN) products. Third quarter financials were strong and in line with our expectations. We expect the company to continue to deliver strong performances in the coming quarters due to relatively high growth in the Traditional Chinese Medicine market in China. We maintain our Buy rating on AOB with a price target of $16. PBPs are Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) based on non-synthetic medicinal compounds that are extracted from leaves and roots of one or more plants. Each PBP has certain medicinal functions and proven efficacy in the treatment of at least one or more illnesses or[More...]

The Week In Review: More Fallout From Economic Crisis

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:55:00 GMT

Charles River Labs noted a slowdown in the worldwide CRO business; 3SBio took a $2.7 million writedown in $3 million of Lehman Brothers commercial paper; we presented Part III in our coverage of the most recent proposal for China patent law reform; Simcere Pharma and Tongjitang Chinese Medicines will institute stock buybacks; NeoStem announced acquisition of two of China-based companies; TomoTherapy bought a China company that makes linear accelerators for radiotherapy machines; WuXi PharmaTech signed a new three-year CRO deal with Pfizer; Roche broke ground on an expansion of its Shanghai facilities; BioCurex completed the incorporation process for a fully-owned subsidiary, BioCurex China; and Sinovac Biotech was named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China 2008. More details... Stock Symbols: (NYSE: CRL) (NSDQ: SSRX) (NYSE: SCR) (NYSE: TCM) (AMEX: NBS) (NSDQ: TOMO) (NYSE: WX) (NYSE: PFE) (NSDQ: RHHBY)[More...]

Tongjitang Can Start $20 Million Share Buyback

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:07:00 GMT

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company announced its shareholders approved a $20 million share buyback program at the company’s general meeting. The resolution calls for the company to complete a purchase of “up to” $20 million worth of its ADSs within the next 18 months. Tongjitang’s share price responded positively to the announcement, climbing 33 cents (13%) to $2.81. At a price of $3 per ADS, a $20 million buyback could retire 6.7 million ADSs. The company’s IPO, conducted early in 2007, floated only 10 million ADSs. More details... Stock Symbol: (NYSE: TCM)[More...]

China Sky One Wins SFDA Approval for Two More Products

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:14:00 GMT

China Sky One Medical received SFDA approval for two new products. Sodium ferulate by injection, a TCM found in the root of Angelica sinensis, is indicated for cardiovascular disease. The drug inhibits the gathering of hematoblasts and stretches blood vessels in order to protect cardiac muscles. Doxofylline by injection treats asthma and bronchitis through its bronchodilator effect. It also suppresses coughing. More details... Stock Symbol: (NSDQ: CSKI)[More...]

More Florida Banks Risk Closing, Study Says

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:56:00 GMT

Mar. 17--TAMPA -- The number of Florida banks at risk of folding has more than doubled in the last few months, according to a Coral Gables rating agency.
Bauer Financial Inc., which has a five-star ranking system for banks and credit unions, gave a zero-star rating to 19 Florida banks after reviewing lenders' performance for the quarter ending Dec. 31.
Only nine state banks received zeros the previous quarter.

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Many Classics Are on DVD

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:50:00 GMT

Jan. 1--If it's Thursday, it's a new year for the mailbag .
Q: How can someone request or acquire older movies?
A: Turner Classic Movies, still the best repository of classic movies shown on TV, has a "Suggest a Movie" page on its Web site (http://www.tcm.tv).

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Halter USX China Index Up 10.59% for Third Quarter 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:46:00 GMT

For the third quarter of 2009, the Halter USX China Index (NYSE Arca: HXC) was up 10.59%.
During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 14.98% and the NASDAQ increased 15.66%.
HXC is also pleased to announce the inclusion of 20 new constituents to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies including: China Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALI) an importer, seller, and trader of automobiles; China Integrated Energy, Inc (NASDAQ: CBEH) which engages in the development, exploration, production, and distribution of bio-diesel; China GrenTech Corporation Limited (NASDAQ: GRRF) that is a manufacturer and seller of wireless coverage products and services; China Marine Food Group Limited (AMEX: CMFO) that engages in the processing, distribution, and sale of processed seafood products; China Mass Media Corp. (NYSE: CMM) which operates as an independent television advertising company; China Natural Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNG) a distributor and seller of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial, and residential customers; China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited (AMEX: NEP) which engages in the exploration and production of crude oil; China Ritar Power Corp. (NASDAQ: CRTP) a designer, developer, manufacturer, and seller of lead-acid batteries; Deer Consumer Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: DEER) which designs, manufactures, and sells home and kitchen electronic appliances; Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ: HRBN) that engages in the design, development, manufacture, supply, and service of various electric motors; Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR) which develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices worldwide; NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group, Inc. (AMEX: NIV) a designer, manufacturer, marketer, and seller of audio and video consumer products; RINO International Corporation (NASDAQ: RINO) that is engaged in the business of environmental protection and remediation; SinoHub Inc. (AMEX: SIHI) which engages in electronic component sales and electronic component supply chain management (SCM) services; Tongxin International Limited (NASDAQ: TXIC) that designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services engineered vehicle body structures (EVBS) for light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, and light vehicles; Universal Travel Group (AMEX: UTA) a domestic and international airline ticketing service provider, and cargo transportation agency; Changyou.com Limited (NASDAQ: CYOU) which develops and operates online games; Skystar Bio Pharmaceutical Company (NASDAQ: SKBI) that engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of medicines, vaccines, and other health care and medical care products for poultry, livestock, and domestic pets; Telestone Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: TSTC) which provides wireless communications coverage solutions; Tianyin Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. (AMEX: TPI) a developer, manufacturer, marketer, and seller of traditional Chinese medicines and other pharmaceuticals; Wuhan General Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WUHN) which engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of industrial blowers for steam-driven electrical power generation plants; and China Agritech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAGC) which manufactures and sells organic liquid compound fertilizers and related agricultural products.

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Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:46:00 GMT

Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
Net revenues increased 12.1% to RMB134.1 million ($19.6 million)1 from RMB119.6 million the year before, reflecting sales in Xianling Gubao ("XLGB") of RMB80.7 million ($11.8 million) which remained at approximately the same level as the second quarter of 2008, a 39.7% increase in sales of other core products to RMB18.2 million ($2.7 million), and revenue contribution of RMB14.4 million ($2.1 million) from Anhui Jingfang ("Jingfang"), which was acquired at the end of the first quarter of 2009.
Net income attributable to the Company increased 117.6% to RMB17.2 million ($2.5 million), which yielded net income per ADS of RMB0.53 ($0.08), and net income per share2 of RMB0.13 ($0.02).

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Thompson Creek announces appointment of Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:08:00 GMT

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Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. - 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results Webcast Notification - August 7, 2009

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:55:00 GMT

TORONTO, Aug. 7 /CNW/ - Notification of event: Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (TSX: TCM. NYSE: TC) 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results Announcement[More...]

Thompson Creek announces second-quarter 2009 financial results and resumption of Endako expansion project

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:56:00 GMT

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Thompson Creek schedules second-quarter 2009 financial results conference call/webcast for August 7 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:55:00 GMT

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Halter USX China Index Up 40.88% for Second Quarter 2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:10:00 GMT

For the second quarter of 2009, the Halter USX China Index (NYSE Arca: HXC) was up 40.88%.
During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 11.01% and the NASDAQ increased 20.05%.
HXC is also pleased to announce the inclusion of 19 new constituents to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies including: Qiao Xing Universal Telephone (NASDAQ: XING) which designs, manufactures, and sells telecommunication terminals and equipment; Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ: XSEL) which engages in the production of television programs, the placement of advertising, the provision of advertising services, market research, and the publication of magazines with a focus on sports and entertainment; China INSOnline Corp.(NASDAQ: CHIO) which operates as an Internet service and media company; China Housing and Land Development, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHLN) which engages in the acquisition, development, management, and sale of commercial and residential real estate properties; China Infrastructure Investment (NASDAQ: CIIC) which engages in the investment, construction, operation, and management of the Pinglin Expressway toll road; China TransInfo Technology Corp (NASDAQ: CTFO) which provides public transportation information systems technology and solutions; Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) which engages in the research, development, production, sale, and distribution of hybrid crop seeds; Hurray!

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Thompson Creek announces completion of stock option cancellation program

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:44:00 GMT

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Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company Announces Change in Independent Auditor

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:09:00 GMT

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company (NYSE: TCM), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on the development, manufacture, marketing and sale of modernized traditional Chinese medicine in China, announced that effective June 16, 2009, it has changed its independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2009 from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (“Deloitte”) to Ernst & Young Hua Ming. Deloitte audited Tongjitang’s financial statements for each of the previous five years. The change was approved by Tongjitang’s audit committee and full board of directors.[More...]

Thompson Creek announces changes to 2009 operating plans

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:10:00 GMT

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