AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiotech & Cancer Care: Antengene says two clinical abstracts for its Claudin 18.2 ADC ATG-022 and oral CD73 inhibitor ATG-037 were accepted for ESMO 2026 poster presentations, spotlighting new Phase II/Phase Ib-II results. Cross-Strait Health Industry Links: KoreaBIO urged closer biotech supply-chain cooperation with Taiwan at BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026, pointing to CDMO manufacturing, digital health, and startup investment opportunities. Food Safety & Public Health Governance: Taipei’s cooking oil scare continues to draw political pressure after benzopyrene-tainted batches triggered recalls and fines, with local leaders rallying against the handling of the crisis. Cancer Screening & Gut Health Research: NTUH highlights a potential 2-in-1 screening approach to cut gastric cancer deaths, while Chang Gung builds Taiwan’s first life-course gut microbiome database. Medical Ethics Debate: Taiwan’s euthanasia referendum push returns to the spotlight, with arguments that autonomy and suffering must be weighed alongside an overstretched medical system. Workplace Safety in Storms: Hong Kong’s Labour Department reminds employers to avoid electrical work during rainstorms and to follow safety procedures to prevent electric shock. Public Health in Emergencies: Papua New Guinea plans legislation to strengthen St John Ambulance as a national emergency service, aiming to improve coverage and response capacity.
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