Healthcare

Mount Alvernia Hospital and Icon SOC partner to launch $25m integrated cancer centre
19 Jul 19
The upcoming facility is expected to start its operations in late 2020.
China's healthcare service sector's revenue to hit $1.16t by 2020
17 Jul 19
Tech giants such as Ping An and Tencent are tapping into blockchain and AI to address the sector’s talent shortage.
Chinese drugmakers' revenue could be dragged by stricter regulatory oversight
17 Jul 19
This follows the accounting scandal of a pharmaceutical firm accused of fabricating revenue and costs.
China's medical device imports to continue slump in 2019-2020
17 Jul 19
The 25% hike imposed in 2018 have resulted in a sharp fall in imports of MRI systems, X-ray apparatus, patient monitors and ophthalmic instruments...
APAC's medical device markets to be further hit by tighter regulations and pricing controls
17 Jul 19
Medical device approvals in China plunged 38% in 2018 to 5,528 successful registrations.
Thomson Medical Group priced $225m 3-year senior bond in maiden bond offering
12 Jul 19
Proceeds will be used to refinance its existing debts and extend its debt maturity profile.
Thailand public hospitals cave under pressure from medical tourists
3 Jul 19
About 1.4 million international patients received medical treatment in 2012.
Malaysia's medtech sector stages turnaround as investments pick up
3 Jul 19
Domestic direct investments more than doubled in 2018 to $372m.
Medical device revenues to dip in 2020 as R&D expenses rise
3 Jul 19
The push for domestic production will divert more funds into research and development to cushion against trade tensions.
Medical device FDIs to extend slump in 2020
3 Jul 19
India’s foreign investments into the sector crashed 60% in 2017 and 2018 down to $67m.
Biolidics calls for trade halt pending reimbursements for cancer tests
3 Jul 19
The fees related to the tests will be reimbursed by China’s National Healthcare Security Administration under its national basic medical...
Over $1b worth of MediSave top-ups and GST vouchers await 1.7 million Singaporeans
3 Jul 19
The benefits will be received from July to November.
Novena Global Lifecare to set up $150m Sino-Singapore healthcare fund
1 Jul 19
It will invest in medical services, biomedical projects, mature drugs and precision medicine companies.
Thomson Medical Group sets up $500m multicurrency debt issuance programme
1 Jul 19
The net proceeds will finance its borrowings, expansions and capital expenditure.
Bumrungrad International Hospital shocks the market with $15 telemedicine consultations
1 Jul 19
New and existing patients can use Bumrungrad Anywhere to access over 200 doctors at the touch of an app.
Indonesia's hospitals brace for disruption in healthtech and consumer behaviour
1 Jul 19
Traditional business models are being broken due to changes caused by healthtech and moves towards universal healthcare.
Is Thailand, the poster child for universal healthcare, ready for telemedicine?
1 Jul 19
Bangkok’s heavy traffic is one of the factors heaping pressure on healthcare providers to implement on-demand digital care.
Migrant workers gain access to universal healthcare in Thailand
1 Jul 19
An estimated 1.5 million undocumented migrants registered with the Ministry of Public Health in 2018.
Metro Pacific gears for $2b hospital sale
19 Jun 19
The conglomerate plans to start the sale process in July.
Hong Kong medical costs up 9.3% in 2018
19 Jun 19
The situation isn't any easier for Singapore where costs grew 10%.
Public hospitals in Singapore snapped up three-fourths of tertiary admissions in 2006-2018
14 Jun 19
Private players were left to fight over the remaining 22-23% of the market.
Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors to get US$197.5m of MediSave top-ups in July
14 Jun 19
The top-ups will be given only to qualified seniors.
Singapore's healthcare expenditure to hit US$24.6b by 2020
14 Jun 19
Public healthcare allowances are tipped to grow at a 8.3% CAGR  between 2016-2020.
Singapore's medical trend rate outpaced inflation 10 times in 2019
14 Jun 19
It is expected to rise by 0.1% in 2019.
How much are Singaporeans covered by public health insurance?
13 Jun 19
Nearly 7 in 10 are already covered by the Integrated Shield plan in 2017.
Hong Kong-based Zuellig Pharma buys Singapore healthcare startup Klinify
4 Jun 19
Klinify is being used by 800 doctors in Malaysia to manage their clinics.
China's retail pharmacies could bow out to GPO drug prices
4 Jun 19
The State Medical Insurance Administration is set to roll out its new NRDL and price negotiation list in June.
Malaysia hospital developments could uplift IHH earnings
4 Jun 19
It is also beginning to reap better contributions from Fortis.
Malaysia hospital developments could uplift IHH earnings
4 Jun 19
It is also beginning to reap better contributions from Fortis.
Clearbridge Health expands Hong Kong presence with 1,500 sqft clinic
4 Jun 19
The new clinic features a dedicated space to hold educational health talks for medical tourist agents and patients.
Government reforms to boost China's pharmaceutical sector: report
29 May 19
The sector is described to be “one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Asia Pacific region”.
Union Hospital bags Patient Care Initiative Award
24 May 19
Union's one-of-a-kind app forces a path in delivering medical information with a few clicks.
VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center bags two Healthcare Asia Awards
24 May 19
It won the Patient Care Initiative of the Year and Service Delivery Innovation of the Year awards.
University of Santo Tomas Hospital gains Corporate Social Responsibility Award
24 May 19
Taking inspiration from Loren Eiseley’s Starfish Story, the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) set its course on delivering...
Thonburi Healthcare Group clinches two awards at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2019
24 May 19
In the recently concluded Healthcare Asia Awards 2019, THG took home two awards, the Clinical Service Initiative of the Year Award and the...
The Medical City's President and CEO, Dr. Eugenio Ramos, wins CEO of the Year Award; TMC Clark bags two awards
24 May 19
After undergoing an arduous transformative process, The Medical City (TMC) has reason to celebrate after bagging three accolades at the Healthcare...
Emergency Department of Tawam Hospital Al Ain UAE bags two Healthcare Asia Awards 2019
24 May 19
It won the Patient Care Initiative of the Year & Patient Safety Initiative of the Year.
St. Luke's Medical Center clinches two Health Care Asia awards
24 May 19
The Philippines’ premier and most respected medical institution took home the Patient Safety Initiative of the Year Award and Customer...
Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre bags the Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year
24 May 19
Its efforts to reduce energy consumption and go green paved way to operational efficiency.
Omni Hospitals Group grabs four accolades at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2019
24 May 19
It was recognised as the Diagnostics Provider of the Year, as well as the Clinical Service Initiative of the Year, Service Innovation of...

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