Trade turnover between Russia and Uzbekistan surged by nearly 30% in the first quarter of this year, following a 12% increase last year to $11.5 billion. Joint projects span industry, energy, transport, and agriculture.
India and Venezuela are expanding cooperation, especially in energy, with Venezuela becoming India's third-largest crude oil supplier. Discussions aim for a structured energy partnership, covering upstream and downstream sectors, leveraging Venezuela's vast oil reserves and India's growing demand.
Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov stated readiness to enhance agricultural cooperation with Brazil, focusing on increased imports of coffee, fruits, and meat, and collaboration in plant breeding and education. Russia also seeks dialogue on drug registration with Brazil's health agency.
Indian companies are set to invest over $20.5 billion dollars in the United States in various sectors including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. "Twelve Indian firms alone announced 1.1 billion dollars in new investments today and these partnerships are creating American jobs and strengthening supply chains," US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
The FDA approved the first gene therapy to restore hearing for people born deaf, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The treatment targets a rare genetic defect affecting about 50 U.S. children annually, caused by a defective OTOF gene. In clinical trials, 80% of patients achieved significant hearing restoration and 42% gained normal hearing, with effects lasting at least two years.
Servier a mené «avec succès» son offre publique d’achat visant la totalité des actions de l’entreprise biopharmaceutique américaine Day One Biopharmaceuticals.
