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Japan Introduces New Subsidy Program for Advanced Packaging R&D, Focusing on Heterogeneous Integration and 3D Stacking to Enhance Competitiveness
METI Press Release Japan Overview Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) unveiled a new subsidy program to support R&D and mass production investment in advanced packaging technologies for strengthening the domestic s... -
Ajinomoto Fine-Techno to Expand ABF Film Production Capacity, Anticipates Easing AI Chip Supply Shortages by Early 2027
The Wall Street Journal Japan Overview Ajinomoto Fine-Techno disclosed plans to significantly boost its production capacity for Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) film across multiple manufacturing sites, driven by exploding demand for AI chi... -
Shinko Electric Industries Expands High-Density Package Substrate Supply to European Automotive and Industrial Clients, Targeting Automotive AI Demand
Japan Times Japan Overview Shinko Electric Industries announced an expanded supply of high-density package substrates to European automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers. The company’s robust and reliable packaging technology i... -
WuXi XDC Reports $550.4M H1 Revenue (37% YoY Growth) and Reaffirms $1.2B Investment in ADC Manufacturing Capacity by 2030
Fierce Biotech China Overview WuXi XDC, the ADC-focused subsidiary of WuXi Bio, reported a significant 37% year-over-year revenue increase to RMB 3.7 billion (approximately $550.4 million) in the first half of 2026. The company also reaf... -
Biopharma M&A Intensifies Driven by Patent Cliffs and Pipeline Enhancement, Evolving Deal Structures with Increased CVRs
Endpoints News Global Overview Biopharma M&A activity is rapidly intensifying, spurred by the pressure of patent expirations and the necessity to fill pipeline gaps. Companies are accelerating acquisitions to secure new therapies and... -
Hanmi Pharm Enters $2.3 Billion Licensing Agreement with Genentech for Global Development and Commercialization of Novel GLP-1-Independent Obesity Candidate HM17321
Pharmaceutical Executive Daily Global Overview Hanmi Pharm has signed an exclusive, global licensing agreement with Genentech, a Roche Group member, for the worldwide development, manufacturing, and commercialization of HM17321, a novel ... -
Piramal Pharma Acquires Additional 40.67% Stake in Yapan Bio; Curium Announces ~$8 Billion Acquisition of Lantheum
Pharmaceutical Technology Global Overview Indian pharmaceutical services group Piramal Pharma has acquired an additional 40.67% stake in Yapan Bio, a Hyderabad-based CDMO specializing in vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, strengthening its... -
Biopharma M&A Surges in H1 2026, Led by Sun Pharma’s $11.75B Organon Acquisition and Merck KGaA’s $11.3B Bio-Techne Deal
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global Overview The first half of 2026 witnessed a significant resurgence in pharmaceutical M&A activity, with several major acquisitions driving market consolidation. Notable transactions include Sun P... -
Geely Announces 2027 Solid-State Battery Pilot, Targeting 1,000km+ Range and Extended Lifespan
Just Auto UK Overview Geely Holding has announced plans to pilot solid-state batteries in its subsidiary EV brands starting in 2027. These solid-state batteries aim to achieve an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, potentially enabling el... -
QuantumScape CTO Sells Over 40,000 Shares to Fulfill Tax Obligations
Stock Titan USA Overview QuantumScape Corp's Chief Technology Officer, Timothy Holme, sold a total of 41,876 Class A shares on August 19, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This transaction was executed to meet tax obli...
