Healthcare

Dr Rohan Mendis: Revolutionary aesthetics in Singapore
14 Apr 21
Dr. Mendis talks about the world’s only non-invasive aesthetic treatment that simultaneously removes fat and builds muscle. ...
Exports of South Korea's virus-related medical goods surged four-fold in 2020
13 Apr 21
The country has also expressed plans to speed up exports of medical supplies.
Incentives to boost India's local raw pharma materials output
13 Apr 21
The country is looking to ease its dependency on China for raw material imports.
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care acquires Manipal Hospital Klang
13 Apr 21
It is looking to rebrand the 220-bed Malaysian hospital.
Strong state commitment boosts Hong Kong's healthcare sector
13 Apr 21
The government has allocated 15% of its 2021 budget to healthcare.
Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
6 Apr 21
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
Singapore to revamp public health subsidy system
6 Apr 21
The basis for hospital subsidies will be changed to per capita household income.
Rising diabetes cases propel APAC's advance wound dressing market
30 Mar 21
In India, 15% of diabetes patients suffer from foot ulcers.
APAC's IVF market grow amidst rising infertility rates
30 Mar 21
Fertility tourism could offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.
APAC to become fastest-growing hospital market globally
30 Mar 21
Across the globe, a rise in government healthcare spending will boost market growth, but Asia Pacific is set to lead the pack.
Swire Pacific invests in new private hospital in Shenzhen
30 Mar 21
The hospital will have a gross floor area of about 64,000 sqm, with 350 inpatient beds.
Beijing Hospital co-launches medical center for seniors
30 Mar 21
This has been established in partnership with JD Health and the Chinese Aging Well Association.
Further investment urged for Western China's pharma sector
30 Mar 21
Human rights issues are seen to have discouraged investment in the region.
South Korea's coronary stents market driven by growing PCI use
24 Mar 21
About 600,000 of the population suffer from angina pectoris and heart attacks.
IHH Healthcare India appoints Shriram Vijayakumar as CEO
24 Mar 21
He joined the company as the COO of its India Operations Division in 2019.
South Korea kicks off virtual exhibition for healthcare firms
24 Mar 21
Around 500 overseas buyers and 200 local firms plan to join the event.
China leads Asia Pacific in high-value oncology deals in 2020
23 Mar 21
China has 3,667 ongoing clinical trials for 1,761 oncological drugs as of 10 March.
Nurses in Singapore's public healthcare to see 5%-14% pay raise
23 Mar 21
Allied health professionals and pharmacists will also have a 3%-7% pay raise in 2021.
APAC's healthcare buyouts doubled to 156 deals in 2020
23 Mar 21
Deals in the biopharma sector tripled during the year.
Quadria Capital acquires minority stake in Hermina Hospitals
23 Mar 21
The amount of the investment was undisclosed.
Two in five Singaporeans turn to telehealth to address sleep problems: survey
18 Mar 21
Over half of those surveyed said the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their ability to sleep.
Singapore startup TeleMedC forms partnership with German medical center
17 Mar 21
The partnership will establish a research and development project on retinal diseases.
Body contouring devices rise as patients seek alternatives to diet
16 Mar 21
Patients in South Korea are increasingly seeking non-invasive contouring methods.
Australia's diabetes assays market to recover in 2021
16 Mar 21
An easy access to healthcare facilities is boosting growth in the market.
Malaysia's DoctorOnCall ties up with insurance and healthcare firms
16 Mar 21
It has partnered with Great Eastern to include telemedicine as an optional benefit.
India's Max Healthcare bags $165m in fundraising round
16 Mar 21
Proceeds will be used partly for meeting the company’s capital spending.
South Korea's healthcare exports jumped 38.3% in 2020
16 Mar 21
Medicine exports soared 62.6% to $8.43b during the period.
Stronger R&D focus in sight for Vietnam's pharmas
16 Mar 21
Most local pharma firms hold the research on new drugs as their predominant strategy.
Rise in ageing population and diseases drive APAC's MRI market
9 Mar 21
The population aged above 65 in China is projected to reach 247 million by 2030.
Ageing population to ramp up APAC's arrhythmia monitoring market
9 Mar 21
Heart disease cases in India are projected to hit 19.1 million by 2050.
Australia's implantable ports grow amidst rising cancer cases
9 Mar 21
There has been a growing need to control dosage of chemotherapy drugs.
Launch of generic oncology drugs underway in India
9 Mar 21
The government has approved generic versions of a kidney cancer drug.
TVM Capital Healthcare sells portfolio hospital
9 Mar 21
The hospital has a capacity of 250 beds plus out-patient facilities.
Malaysia's private hospitals to play bigger role in COVID-19 battle
9 Mar 21
The government is integrating public and private hospitals as the healthcare system is at its breaking point.
North Korea attempts to hack South Korean pharma
3 Mar 21
North Korea is looking to get information on the company’s COVID-19 vaccine and treatment.
APAC emerged as second largest market for hospitals, outpatient centres
2 Mar 21
China’s medical insurance schemes will help improve healthcare access in the country.
Infrastructure initiatives boost traditional Chinese medicine production
2 Mar 21
Demand for traditional Chinese medicine is rising in developed economies.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute launches pediatric tumor clinic
2 Mar 21
The clinic aims to treat children with a variety of solid tumors and cancers.
South Korea's biomedical R&D to flourish on state investment
2 Mar 21
Companies have also made investments in R&D as they shift away from generic drugs.
Indonesia's Gorry Holdings to invest in infrastructure expansions
2 Mar 21
The health tech firm will also invest in AI and machine learning.

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