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1 September 2026
GSK advances mRNA seasonal flu vaccine to phase III
Phase II showed higher immune responses vs licensed comparators and acceptable safety; phase III starts Sept 2026 with Fast Track FDA status.
31 August 2026
Veloxis doses first patient in Phase 2 RENGEVITY-201 of pegrizeprument (VEL-101)
Phase 2 trial compares pegrizeprument with tacrolimus in up to 120 de novo kidney transplant recipients; primary endpoints are safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
31 August 2026
Amgen: Repatha reduces all‑cause mortality in high‑risk primary prevention (VESALIUS‑CV)
Pre‑specified VESALIUS‑CV analysis shows evolocumab plus background therapy lowers deaths and major CV events in high‑risk adults without prior MI/stroke.
28 August 2026
Takeda: FDA approves MIMRYLO (rusfertide) for erythrocytosis in polycythemia vera
First-in-class hepcidin mimetic approved for adult PV erythrocytosis; Phase 3 VERIFY showed hematocrit control, reduced phlebotomy and improved fatigue.
28 August 2026
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro approved by FDA to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes
First GIP+GLP‑1 agonist authorised to lower major adverse cardiovascular events in high‑risk adults with type 2 diabetes; SURPASS‑CVOT enrolled >13,000 with ~4‑year median follow‑up.
25 August 2026
Olin and Huntsman shareholders approve all‑stock merger to form OlinHuntsman
Transaction cleared overwhelming preliminary shareholder votes; remains subject to regulatory approvals, certification and other customary closing conditions with closing targeted H1 2027.
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25 August 2026
Chugai files vamikibart in Japan for uveitic macular edema
If approved, would be Japan’s first intravitreal anti‑IL‑6 therapy for uveitic macular edema; filing is supported by global Phase III MEERKAT and SANDCAT data.
24 August 2026
Johnson & Johnson's IMAAVY approved by FDA as first therapy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
FDA cleared therapy for wAIHA in patients ≥12 previously or currently treated with corticosteroids; showed rapid hemoglobin gains and durable responses in Phase 2/3 ENERGY.
24 August 2026
Takeda’s ORZEYFUL approved in Japan for narcolepsy type 1
Japan clears the first oral OX2R agonist to address underlying orexin deficiency for adults with narcolepsy type 1.
24 August 2026
Sobi Japan and Asahi Kasei: Empaveli approved in Japan for C3 glomerulopathy and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
First complement inhibitor in Japan for patients aged 12+ with these rare kidney diseases; VALIANT showed 68.1% proteinuria reduction and eGFR stabilization versus placebo.
24 August 2026
AGC and Neusignal Therapeutics partner on Alzheimer candidate NTX-083
End-to-end CDMO support for NTX-083 completed — manufacturing process established and IND CMC documentation prepared ahead of planned US clinical trials in 2026.
24 August 2026
GSK’s Hibsago (bepirovirsen) approved in Japan as first functional cure for chronic hepatitis B
Japan approves the first functional cure for chronic hepatitis B: 6‑month ASO therapy yields 19% functional cure in patients with HBsAg ≤3000 IU/ml; approval fast‑tracked by SENKU.
24 August 2026
GSK’s Jemperli accepted for priority FDA review in dMMR/MSI‑H locally advanced rectal cancer
FDA sets PDUFA Feb 2027 for Jemperli’s supplemental filing based on AZUR‑1 data showing sustained 12‑month complete responses, potentially avoiding chemo, radiation and surgery.
21 August 2026
Yara: USD 2bn arbitration claim linked to Gulf Coast Ammonia acquisition
Arbitration alleges at least USD 2 billion loss from a terminated ammonia offtake agreement; claim is disputed and said not to affect the pending acquisition.
21 August 2026
dsm-firmenich sues Chinese parties over patented biotechnological sclareol production
Patent suit in China alleges unauthorized biotech production of sclareol, seeks injunction and damages; defendants include a sclareol producer and a research institute.
21 August 2026
INEOS Inovyn to buy UK's only EDC asset and remaining Runcorn stake
Buys remaining 50% of Runcorn MCP and EDC assets and staff; integrates chlor‑alkali and EDC value chain to secure chlorine supply for water treatment; completion subject to approvals, due later this year.
19 August 2026
Merck and Moderna: Phase 3 INTerpath-001 shows intismeran plus KEYTRUDA improves RFS and DMFS in resected stage IIB–IV melanoma
First Phase 3 success for an individualized mRNA neoantigen therapy; trial met RFS and DMFS in completely resected stage IIB–IV melanoma; OS pending; safety consistent.
18 August 2026
Aramco and Maaden JV to explore copper and energy‑transition minerals in Saudi Transition Zone
Explore ~182,000 km² Transition Zone (~10% of Saudi land) for copper and other energy‑transition minerals using AI and high‑performance computing; subject to regulatory approvals.
14 August 2026
LanzaTech Q2 2026 financial results
Cost cuts and an equity valuation gain lift results; advancing ISCC EU recycled-fuel certification in China and selecting Ghent for a commercial-scale SAF facility.
14 August 2026
Chugai files for Tecentriq adjuvant indication in MSI‑High colon cancer
Filing in Japan for adjuvant treatment of MSI‑High colon cancer after Phase III ATOMIC showed reduced recurrence risk and improved 3‑year DFS.
13 August 2026
Röhm PLEXIGLAS® proTerra for automotive circularity
Grades use recycled PMMA or certified feedstocks to help automakers meet new EU end-of-life vehicle recycled-plastics quotas.
13 August 2026
thyssenkrupp Q3 2025/26: sales up and adjusted EBIT improves as strategic realignment advances
Order intake fell to €7.7bn; adjusted EBIT forecast raised to €600–900m; shareholders approved tk accelis spin-off; TKMS backlog >€20bn with major July contract wins.
13 August 2026
WACKER expands into EU pet‑food additives with fermented L‑cysteine and L‑cystine
EU approval allows plant‑based, fermented L‑cysteine/L‑cystine as sensory additives for all animal species; products suit multiple dosage forms and are supplied from Europe.
12 August 2026
EU packaging rules to cut waste and boost recycling
From 12 Aug 2026 new rules set recycled-content targets to 2030/2040, require all packaging to be recyclable by 2030, ban some single-use items from 2030, and restrict PFAS in food packaging.
11 August 2026
Novo Nordisk launches Awiqli once-weekly basal insulin in US
First once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes; one weekly injection replaces seven daily doses, available at 70,000+ pharmacies with affordability options from $35/month.
7 August 2026
Viva Energy and Nestlé use recycled polypropylene for KitKat wrappers
Proof-of-concept converts soft-plastics pyrolysis oil into food-grade polypropylene for a limited KitKat wrapper run, with full processing completed in Victoria.
6 August 2026
DuPont Liveo Pharma TPE Ultra‑Low Temp Tubing wins 2026 R&D 100 Award
Sterilizable, weldable TPE tubing retains flexibility to −86°C for single‑use bioprocessing; produced in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom and backed by regulatory/validation data.
6 August 2026
PureCycle Technologies Q2 2026 results and commercial ramp
Revenue $4.5M; first P&G resin deliveries; PureFive approved as post‑consumer recycled content in New Jersey; Ironton compounding online; liquidity $236.9M.
6 August 2026
Merck seeks FDA sBLA to extend ENFLONSIA protection for high‑risk under‑2s through second RSV season
FDA accepted an sBLA to add children under two at increased risk for severe RSV for a second-season dose; PDUFA Mar 22, 2027; EMA accepted a parallel filing.
6 August 2026
ORLEN Group posts record Q2 2026 profits and PLN 14.7bn H1 capex
Q2 results: revenue PLN 76.5bn, LIFO EBITDA PLN 13.9bn, net profit PLN 7.7bn; record foreign retail profits and H1 capital expenditure PLN 14.7bn.
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