May 19, 2026

Curia Completes Upgrade of API Aseptic Suites in Valladolid, Spain

ALBANY, N.Y., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), a leading global research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced the completion of its upgrade to its two aseptic suites in Valladolid, Spain. The $4 million dollar investment is in accordance with the EU’s GMP Annex 1 standards.

Risen Pharma Announces Initiation of Phase 2 Clinical Trial of RP902 for Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

SHANGHAI, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Risen Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on the development and commercialization of high-need, patient-accessible therapeutics, today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical study in China of RP902, an oral small-molecule drug developed to address significant unmet medical needs in patients

Jenfi Surpasses US$100 Million in SME Financing Across Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jenfi, a Southeast Asia-focused SME credit platform, today announced that it has surpassed US$100 million in cumulative financing originations across the region, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Singapore and Vietnam. Operating across two of Southeast Asia’s largest SME

Taiwan Shares Close Down 1.75%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 716.26 points, or 1.75 percent, at 40,175.56 Tuesday on turnover of NT$1.09 trillion (US$34.10 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a significant downturn, reflecting a broader trend impacting major ind…

Vietnamese Rice Shipment Rejected Over Pesticide Residue

Taipei: A 75,000-kilogram shipment of imported Vietnamese black rice was blocked at the border after pesticide residue was detected, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday. The batch was found to contain 0.04 parts per million (pp…