Healthcare

Royal Philips to incorporate AI in health tech solutions
21 Jan 21
The firm will work with AI-powered workforce solutions provider Workforce Optimizer.
High cost of dialysis slows APAC's kidney disease market
19 Jan 21
The market is dominated by the diagnosis segment.
Digital support for type 2 diabetes patients remain limited
19 Jan 21
This presents opportunities for digital marketing of T2D therapeutics.
China's online healthcare untouched by internet antitrust push
19 Jan 21
Shares of online healthcare firms soared despite new antitrust laws on internet companies.
Philippines faces risks of limited funding for pandemic response
19 Jan 21
The country remains vulnerable to another surge in COVID-19 cases.
Japan signs deals for vaccine preorders four times the population
19 Jan 21
The move was lauded as local vaccines remain in Phase II stage.
India needs to invest in resilient healthcare information infrastructure: report
19 Jan 21
Risk communication emerged as the weakest link during the pandemic.
Asia's digital healthcare funding activities slow down in 2020
12 Jan 21
This is despite high numbers for digital healthcare funding worldwide.
China to see decline in medical devices exports to Sub-Saharan Africa
12 Jan 21
A global rise in trade protectionism is pushing firms to diversify their supply chains.
APAC's advanced wound care market rises amidst aging population
12 Jan 21
The market is expected to see a rise in preference over traditional wound management.
Digital health partnership tipped to ramp up in Taiwan
12 Jan 21
Pharma firms will progressively invest in internet and mobile-based technologies.
Vietnam's digital healthcare dragged by user reluctance, admin process
12 Jan 21
Healthcare professionals and patients face technological constraints at home.
Tighter regulations hit big APAC medical devices markets in 2020
12 Jan 21
In contrast, smaller markets showed improved regulatory environments.
Technology critical in improving healthcare in Asia: study
12 Jan 21
Over four fifths believe technology has improved access to health services.
OUELH, China Merchants Group to build hospital in Jiangsu
5 Jan 21
The hospital will provide obstetrics and gynaecology services.
Singapore's Concord International Hospital ordered to suspend service
5 Jan 21
The government found that its equipment was either not maintained or unavailable.
Philippines' Ayala buys controlling stake in Qualimed
5 Jan 21
With this, the company will have four general hospitals and over 85 outpatient clinics.
South Korea's pharmas reap gains from COVID-19 vaccines
5 Jan 21
Over 1,000 vaccines and therapies are in development, offering opportunities for manufacturers.
India urged to ensure security of telemedicine
5 Jan 21
Doctors and patients were worried about online consultations without proper guidelines.
Singapore sets benchmarks for anaesthetist, inpatient doctor fees
5 Jan 21
This is the second tranche of benchmarks after those for surgeon fees.
New obstetrics and gynaecology hospital to be built in Changshu
4 Jan 21
The hospital will have a 25,000sqm floor area, and around 140 beds.
Close to 6,700 healthcare jobs remain open in Singapore
15 Dec 20
Around 70% of long-term roles are in healthcare or admin support roles.
Ramsay Sime Darby appoints Raymond Chong as Group CEO
15 Dec 20
He was previously the CEO of Bangkok Dusit Medical Service.
APAC's aesthetic injectables market recovers in Q3
15 Dec 20
The market is driven by a rise in aesthetic procedures and better patient outcomes.
India's O2O pharma model on the rise
15 Dec 20
Currently, unorganized retailers take up almost 90% of the market.
India's home healthcare enjoys rapid growth as insurer acceptance grows
15 Dec 20
The market may soon serve more people than what some large hospitals currently can.
5,500 job openings to boost Singapore healthcare industry
11 Dec 20
Around 70% of jobs are in healthcare support and administrative roles.
Unified monitoring software to shape the future of healthcare
10 Dec 20
It will provide hospitals with a more solid IT infrastructure.
Rising chemo use drives APAC's closed system drug transfer market
8 Dec 20
Governments such as in Japan have been promoting the use of such devices.
APAC's sterilization equipment market on the rise as hospitals multiply
8 Dec 20
The region accounts for more than 20% of the market globally.
China hits fastest growth in immuno-oncology trials
8 Dec 20
The number of such trials in the country surged sevenfold to 135.
Japan's pharmas suffer domestic revenue decline
8 Dec 20
Larger firms with exposure to overseas markets outperformed in sales.
TE Healthcare acquires stake in Beacon Hospital
8 Dec 20
The hospital covers multiple disciplines with a focus on oncology treatments.
China's healthcare digitalisation to rapidly advance: Fitch
8 Dec 20
Authorities have pledged to advance the development of online diagnosis and treatment.
Sustainable healthcare in APAC: Financing & delivery models
4 Dec 20
Healthcare innovation is upon us.
From health-for-all to health-for-wealth
4 Dec 20
Asia-Pacific's healthcare financing needs a rethink.
AIA Hong Kong, HKT, Gleneagles Hospital float telemedicine service
3 Dec 20
AIA Hong Kong clients will enjoy the service next year.
Rising sinusitis cases boost sinus dilation devices market
1 Dec 20
The ballon sinus dilation segment dominates the market, but sinus stents are catching up fast.
R&D collaborations ramp up APAC's software as medical devices market
1 Dec 20
Smartphones and tablets peruse the software the most in 2019.
Philippines lifts deployment ban on medical workers
1 Dec 20
Only 5,000 Filipino medical workers are allowed to work abroad annually.

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