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Innovent IPO soothes


biotech nerves


„ Equities Drug developer surges 19% on debut

BY FIONA LAU

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“It’s a nice morale
booster that an IPO
has started off well
in Hong Kong for a
change. It would be
nice if this reignites
some momentum”

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