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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals will present Phase 1 study results for its investigational therapy AUR200 on June 30, 2025. The company, focused on autoimmune diseases, previously launched LUPKYNIS and is developing AUR200 as a dual inhibitor targeting BAFF and APRIL. The findings will be shared via webcast and conference call.

Despite the internet’s vastness, significant media content is vanishing, termed “lost media.” This occurs due to factors like physical erasure from broadcast archives, copyright issues, and technological obsolescence. Dedicated communities actively search for and restore this content, combating digital oblivion and preserving cultural heritage. Their communal effort, not just technology, ensures these memories endure.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals is set to acquire a controlling stake in JB Pharma from KKR for INR 25,689 crores. This strategic move, followed by a merger, aims to significantly expand Torrent’s presence in the Indian pharmaceutical market. It will bolster their chronic segment expertise, introduce international CDMO capabilities, and enhance market share and operational synergies. The deal also diversifies Torrent’s business into the promising CDMO sector.

UNISOC, a leading Chinese semiconductor firm, has filed for an IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market. This move signifies a major step towards becoming China’s first publicly listed domestic smartphone chip designer. With extensive expertise in 2G through 5G baseband technology, UNISOC competes with global giants. The company has bolstered its finances through substantial equity rounds and boasts a broad product portfolio serving over 500 brands worldwide. UNISOC aims for world-class status by 2030, driven by innovation and a strong R&D focus.

Real Game Used leverages AI for authenticating sports memorabilia, addressing unethical practices and manipulation within the market. Founded by CEO Marshall Perkins, the company provides transparent, evidence-based authentication, analyzing image and video details to enhance human expertise and accuracy. They aim to disrupt industry monopolies and protect collectors from undue influence and unfair pricing, restoring integrity to the collectibles world.

Smith+Nephew will support select athletes at Wimbledon 2025, showcasing their commitment to ‘Life Unlimited’ through sports medicine technology. Their innovative solutions, including the REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant, CARTIHEAL AGILI-C Cartilage Repair Implant, and Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor, address the physical demands and injuries common in tennis. This partnership builds on the success of their 2024 sponsorship, highlighting their role in helping athletes return to competition.

As graduation season arrives, Huawei Cloud offers a solution to overflowing digital storage. It provides secure cloud storage with end-to-end encryption and intelligent local space optimization, saving precious memories. Huawei Cloud enables seamless multi-device synchronization and offers family sharing. New Huawei Pura 80 and nova 14 users can claim three months of 200GB cloud storage, ensuring graduates can effortlessly preserve their formative experiences.

Resale markets are seeing a surge in “airport-intercepted” power banks sold cheaply. This follows a CAAC directive restricting non-3C certified or recalled power banks on domestic flights. Large recalls by brands like Romoss and Anker highlight safety concerns. Travelers are often forced to discard these units at airport security.

Suzhou hosted the 2025 Qualcomm Automotive Technology and Cooperation Summit, attracting nearly 2,000 industry leaders. Vice Mayor Liu Bo welcomed attendees, emphasizing Suzhou’s strong automotive electronics sector and commitment to innovation. He pledged deeper collaboration with Qualcomm, calling for joint efforts to drive intelligent mobility and capitalize on Suzhou’s substantial industrial base and research capabilities during the “golden decade” for automotive development.

JD.com is aggressively entering the travel sector with zero commission offers for hotels, aiming to leverage its existing local lifestyle traffic. While initially undercutting competitors on pricing, the platform faces challenges in securing broad hotel inventory. JD.com’s strategy aligns with its goal of becoming a comprehensive lifestyle platform, but success will depend on its ability to build deep integrations and cultivate supplier relationships in a competitive market dominated by established Online Travel Agencies.