Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Germany's largest pharmaceutical trade association, Pharma Deutschland, has warned that new cost-containment measures under the GKV-BStabG threaten drug supply, innovation, and investment in the country, even as it welcomes a fresh round of government dialogue on AMNOG reform.

Hong Kong – September 07, 2026 -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) will invest approximately $700 million in Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Robotics and secure distribution rights for the SentireTM surgical robotic system across select ex-US markets where it has regulatory approval.

Hong Kong – September 7, 2026 -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) will invest approximately $700 million in Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Robotics as part of a strategic partnership granting the medical device giant distribution rights to the SentireTM surgical robot in markets outside the United States where the system holds regulatory clearance.

Hong Kong – September 07, 2026 -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) will invest approximately $700 million in Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Robotics as part of a strategic partnership granting the medtech giant distribution rights to Cornerstone's Sentire surgical robot in select markets outside the United States.