BUZZ-Sichuan Kelun-Biotech jumps on approval for investigational new drug

Reuters06-18

** Shares of Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical

jump 4.8% to HK$180.5, their highest since June 11

** Stock on course for second session of gain; second biggest pct gainer in Hong Kong's healthcare index

** Co says it has received clinical trial notice from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approving the investigational new drug application for its drug SKB518 for injection to treat advanced solid tumors

** In accordance with the notice, co plans to organise and implement a clinical trial of SKB518 for injection

** Hong Kong's healthcare index falls 1.7%, Hang Seng Composite Index slips 0.1% and Hang Seng Index eases 0.2%

** Stock up 73.5% YTD

(Reporting by Donny Kwok)

((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))

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