** Shares of PegBio Co 2565.HK surge 15% to HK$72.75, their highest point since Hong Kong debut on May 27
** The China-based innovative therapies developer for treatment of chronic and metabolic diseases said China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved a new drug application for the company's core product PB-119
** PB-119, or Paidakang, offers a safe treatment option for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients - Co
** Since its debut in May, the stock has risen 366% so far from the offer price of HK$15.60 apiece
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))