Healthcare

Healthcare Singapore REITs post 5% gain, firm on expansion

Healthcare Singapore REITs post 5% gain, firm on expansion

Quality healthcare and senior care services gather steam in key markets like Japan and Singapore.

Malaysia’s healthcare spending to see 7.7% rise in five years: Fitch

Reforms are also eyed to ensure sustainable financing in the long run.

This startup helps hospitals treat stroke patients quickly

Hopebotics’ device transfers stroke patients’ therapy at home whilst hospitals monitor the progress remotely.

TTSH and life sciences firm to deliver advanced multiple-gene testing

Their clinical research will help lessen testing costs.

Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses

TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.

AI-powered healthcare intel to enhance treatment priorities in Malaysia

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is working with industry players to look at the best practices for AI.

Singapore Red Cross now accepts crypto donations

Crypto donations is coursed via crypto payment gateway Triple-A.

Singapore’s healthtech agency rebrands as Synapxe

AI-powered platforms were unveiled as the agency was rechristened.

Firms need to step up to drive lasting impact in healthcare e-commerce in Asia

Shift to a proactive digital-first mindset is a must for healthcare and wellness brands.

APAC healthcare centres struggle with public funding for heart failure meds

The study showed the global economic burden of heart failure is at US$346.17b.

Vacant buildings to turn into hostel accommodation for SG’s foreign HCWs

The retrofitted rooms are for newly employed Singapore public healthcare workers.

IHH Healthcare grants approval for Agilus IPO plans

The timing of the IPO will be determined by Agilus and Fortis.

OUEH’s profit attributable to the company down nearly 80% in H1

Its revenue, however, increased 85% year-on-year (YoY) to $78.7m.

Robot trio augment nursing care in Singapore hospital

Autonomous robots are in charge of wayfinding, medication delivery, and blanket delivery.

Lack of access to tech hinders sustainability progress in APAC healthcare: study

Adopting new care delivery models could drive more efficient and sustainable ways of working among healthcare professionals.

Singapore’s Centre for Healthcare Innovation launches initiatives to improve community care

CHI’s HSC Academy and Evaluation Framework complement the Healthier SG initiative.