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Australia opens $95.1m grant for rare disease trials
Australia opens $95.1m grant for rare disease trials
Four research streams will target rare diseases, care gaps, and prevention.
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Singapore to equip polyclinics for patients with special needs
Singapore to equip polyclinics for patients with special needs
Members of the community seek a more accessible healthcare system.
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SG’s CGH unveils first Nature-Based Therapy programme
SG’s CGH unveils first Nature-Based Therapy programme
During the sessions, patients are guided to observe their surroundings.
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Taiwan’s NTUH launches P‑STARs hotline for patient guidance
Taiwan’s NTUH launches P‑STARs hotline for patient guidance
It is not intended to replace in-person medical consultations.
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R&D boom pushes clinical trial supplies market to $8.95b
NHG announces senior medical leadership changes through 2027
NHG announces senior medical leadership changes through 2027
Nicholas Chew Wuen Ming will succeed Lim Tock Han as group chairman.
2 days ago
Burjeel consolidates day surgery centres ahead of Gulf expansion
Burjeel consolidates day surgery centres ahead of Gulf expansion
Arun Lobo has been appointed as CEO.
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Human Health lifts annual profit 3% to $3.5m in 2026
Human Health lifts annual profit 3% to $3.5m in 2026
General practice, the largest segment, grew 1.8% to $53.6m.
5 days ago
IHH to cooperate with Fortis audit, stands by its 31% stake purchase
IHH to cooperate with Fortis audit, stands by its 31% stake purchase
It is confident an independent review will back its 2018 investment.
5 days ago
Singapore’s Woodlands Hospital opens digestive centre as early detection lags
Singapore’s Woodlands Hospital opens digestive centre as early detection lags
All endoscopy suites have computer-aided detection using artificial intelligence.
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Children's hospital in India eyes doubling capacity
Children's hospital in India eyes doubling capacity
Its Intensive Care Unit capacity will increase to 200 beds from 40.
6 days ago
Burjeel and Abu Dhabi explore integrated healthcare for Al Dhafra
Burjeel and Abu Dhabi explore integrated healthcare for Al Dhafra
They are looking at a model covering advanced clinical care, amongst others.
6 days ago
Korea's first fetal cardiac centre opens at Asan Medical
Korea's first fetal cardiac centre opens at Asan Medical
Congenital heart defects affect about eight to 10 in every 1,000 newborns.
6 days ago
Chronic diseases to fuel $6.3b medical imaging software boom
Chronic diseases to fuel $6.3b medical imaging software boom
Data quality and diversity will pose a challenge to the market.
6 days ago
JCB partners IHH Healthcare for 10% discounts in Malaysian hospitals
JCB partners IHH Healthcare for 10% discounts in Malaysian hospitals
Hospitals under the Gleneagles brand and Pantai brand are included.
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Who should pay to keep Australia’s private healthcare affordable?
Gold-tier insurance policies fell to 28.5% of the market from 38.7% in 2020.
Can Singapore’s health data law create business value?
Companies are advised to assign clear responsibility for patient data.
Can China’s hospital payment reform cut healthcare waste?
Bundled payments are changing hospital incentives but may create problems.
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Singapore AI heart scan tool heads for wider hospital testing
Researchers seek clinical approval after the model achieved more than 90% accuracy in studies.
India biotech sector must boost original research to drive innovation
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Its innovation pipeline has grown to more than 2,400 assets.
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China pushes brain-computer interfaces toward commercial use
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BCI funding topped $1b across 64 deals in the first half.
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CMUH prices care robot below nursing costs
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The hospital-developed system is designed to integrate with clinical workflows.
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Hospitals find returns in routine tasks
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Providers are seeing the clearest gains in back-office operations.
Indonesia bets on stem cell rules to boost longevity care
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Clinics, resorts, and property developers emerge as early adopters.
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Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention
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It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
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Medical Fair Asia, Medical Manufacturing Asia, and the inaugural RehaCare Asia conclude three days of technology showcases, clinical insight, and manufacturing expertise
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1. SG’s CGH unveils first Nature-Based Therapy programme 2. Asia needs a new payment approach as healthcare costs rise: report 3. Singapore to equip polyclinics for patients with special needs 4. Who should pay to keep Australia’s private healthcare affordable? 5. NHG announces senior medical leadership changes through 2027Awards
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Medical Fair Asia, Medical Manufacturing Asia, and the inaugural RehaCare Asia conclude three days of technology showcases, clinical insight, and manufacturing expertise
Commentary
The hidden role of gold nanoparticles in Southeast Asian diagnostics
Why healthcare must solve for patient behaviour, not just treatment
The eastward shift in the biotech world: Why India and China could lead the next wave