Pharma & Biotech

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Hong Kong Launches Primary Evaluation Phase 1 for NDAs

Hong Kong introduces Primary Evaluation Phase 1 for NDAs, requiring pathway selection across 3 routes and reshaping drug registration strategy.

May 5, 2026
Hong Kong Launches Primary Evaluation Phase 1 for NDAs
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Hong Kong Clarifies Injectable Products Are Regulated as Pharmaceutical Products Under Cap. 138

Hong Kong confirms injectable products are generally classified as pharmaceutical products under Cap. 138, impacting medical aesthetics and borderline products

May 5, 2026
Hong Kong Clarifies Injectable Products Are Regulated as Pharmaceutical Products Under Cap. 138
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China April 2026 Reforms Reshape Drug Approval, Pricing, & Access

The reforms introduce new drug pricing rules, clarified conditional approval procedures, and tiered care measures.

May 4, 2026
China April 2026 Reforms Reshape Drug Approval, Pricing, & Access
China’s New AI Ethics Measures Increase Scrutiny of High-Impact AI, Including Health-Related Technologies

China’s MIIT and nine ministries introduce a new AI ethics review and services framework establishing tiered oversight, compliance obligations, and governance pathways for AI activities in China.

April 28, 2026
China’s New AI Ethics Measures Increase Scrutiny of High-Impact AI, Including Health-Related Technologies
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BPOM Clarifies Indonesia–US Trade Agreement Impact on Pharmaceutical Regulation

BPOM confirms pharmaceutical authorization, GMP oversight, and regulatory authority remain unchanged under the Indonesia–US trade agreement.

April 1, 2026
BPOM Clarifies Indonesia–US Trade Agreement Impact on Pharmaceutical Regulation
NMPA CDE Issues MRCT Benefit-Risk Assessment Guideline

China releases guiding principles for benefit-risk assessment using multi-regional clinical trial data to support global drug development.

March 20, 2026
NMPA CDE Issues MRCT Benefit-Risk Assessment Guideline
NMPA Issues Guidance on Subject Selection for Anti-Tumor Drug BE and PK Studies

China releases new subject selection guidance for anti-tumor drug bioequivalence and pharmacokinetic studies.

March 20, 2026
NMPA Issues Guidance on Subject Selection for Anti-Tumor Drug BE and PK Studies
Malaysia Introduces Reliance and Priority Review Mechanisms for Additional Drug Indication Applications

Malaysia’s NPRA introduces reliance and priority review pathways for additional indications of registered innovator drugs.

March 31, 2026
Malaysia Introduces Reliance and Priority Review Mechanisms for Additional Drug Indication Applications
Malaysia Mandates Testing for Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) in High-Risk Oral Liquid Products

Malaysia’s NPRA mandates DEG and EG testing for high-risk oral liquid products , with mandatory compliance starting April 1, 2027.

March 11, 2026
Malaysia Mandates Testing for Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) in High-Risk Oral Liquid Products
Vietnam Cuts Advertising Red Tape for Healthcare Products

Vietnam’s MoH recently published Circular drops several healthcare advertising regulations and streamlines requirements for many categories.

March 31, 2026
Vietnam Cuts Advertising Red Tape for Healthcare Products
Malaysia Mandates GCP 5th Edition for Clinical Trials Under New NPRA Directive

Malaysia’s NPRA issues Directive No. 7 of 2026 mandating the Malaysian Guideline for GCP 5th Edition for clinical trials.

March 11, 2026
Malaysia Mandates GCP 5th Edition for Clinical Trials Under New NPRA Directive
Hong Kong to Regulate Medical Gases as Pharmaceutical Products from June 2026

Learn the registration requirements, scope, and compliance steps as Hong Kong regulates medical gases as pharmaceutical products.

March 11, 2026
Hong Kong to Regulate Medical Gases as Pharmaceutical Products from June 2026

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