February 2025 brought a wave of exciting news for innovators in the global healthcare industry.

Hansoh Pharma entered into a strategic collaboration with Merck & Co. worth over $2 billion, granting Merck the exclusive global license for its investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist, HS-10535.

February 2025 witnessed a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the global biopharmaceutical sector.

February saw the first approvals of several important new drugs.

In January 2025, the global pharmaceutical industry's investment and licensing activities demonstrated a strong interest in novel treatment methods and technologies.

In January 2025, the pharmaceutical collaborations and transactions showcased a diversified trend of development, ranging from multinational pharmaceutical corporations to startup biotech enterprises.

With the thriving development of the biopharmaceutical industry, January 2025 witnessed several significant financing events exceeding $100 million.

In January 2025, several companies announced collaborations with international pharmaceutical giants to launch a series of new drugs globally.

In January 2025, a series of collaborative agreements were successively reached in the field of antibody-based pharmaceuticals in China.

In January 2025, China’s innovative pharmaceutical sector continues to make its mark on the global stage.

Sarcopenia, a condition characterized by age - related muscle loss and strength decline, is a growing health concern.

Beyond the drugs targeting specific pathways like the Activin - ActRII - ActRI pathway, there are other medications being developed for obesity and muscle - wasting disorders.