Novartis signs gene therapy deal with Voyager
Voyager Therapeutics said Novartis would pay $100 million upfront as part of a licensing agreement to develop gene therapy candidates. Voyager would provide Novartis with a licence to develop a…
AstraZeneca and Sanofi RSV paediatric vaccinations approved in China
AstraZeneca said Tuesday that its infant immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus, developed with the help of Sanofi, has won approval in China. The drugmakers have jointly developed an RSV vaccination…
Netherlands blocks ASML exports to China due to partial licence revocation
Chip-making machine manufacturer ASML said on Monday that the Dutch government has partially revoked an export licence to supply some chip-making equipment to China following US export restrictions. The Veldhoven,…
Bitcoin rose above $45,000 for the first time since April 2022
Bitcoin on Tuesday climbed above $45,000 for the first time since April 2022 as the world's largest cryptocurrency started the New Year with excitement fuelled by optimism around the possible…
Baidu has cancelled a $3.6bn deal with Chinese live streaming unit JOYY
Baidu has terminated its planned $3.6 billion acquisition of JOYY, the company said. Baidu subsidiary Baidu Moon SPV Ltd cancelled its share purchase agreement with JOYY because the closing conditions…
Jordan Clarkson recorded the Jazz’s first triple-double since 2008
Jordan Clarkson notched Utah's first triple-double in nearly 16 years and the Jazz avenged a 50-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a 127-90 victory Monday night in Salt Lake…
Sauber will race as part of the Stake F1 team in 2024 and 2025
Switzerland's Sauber announced on Monday that it will race in Formula One as part of the Stake F1 team until it becomes an Audi factory team in 2026. Online betting,…
Sixteen-year-old Littler has reached the semi-finals of the World Championship
Sixteen-year-old Luke Littler became the youngest player in history to reach the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship with a 5-1 victory over Brendan Dolan at Alexandra Palace on Monday.
Israeli aircraft and tanks intensify strikes
Israeli aircraft and tanks stepped up strikes on the southern Gaza Strip overnight, residents said, after announcing plans to withdraw some troops. The US said the move signalled a gradual…
South Korea’s opposition leader stabbed in Busan
South Korea's political opposition leader has been stabbed at a press conference in the city of Busan. Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the left side of his neck. The assailant…
