Healthcare

Leaders from hospitals and leading health institutions launch research alliance vs viruses

The research brings scientists from four countries to conduct rapid responses against viruses.

Taichung Veterans General Hospital taps genetic testing for early disease screening

The non-cancer genetic testing emphasised conditions such as hearing loss and colonic polyps.

Global medical costs hit historic high of 10.7% in 2023

Around 58% of global insurers expect for the trend to rise for the next three years.

Taiwan's biotech institute inks MOU with tech firm to speed up digital health development

The document is also aimed at promoting Taiwan's digital health products globally.

CHI accelerates the development and adoption of health tech firm innovations

The Centre for Healthcare Innovation invests $2.4m (US1.8m) to set a framework that can test the safety of market-ready innovations.

APAC’s healthcare spending to surge 9.9% in 2023 – WTW Survey

The region’s 2023 prediction is smaller than the global average of 10.7%

Global Assistance and Healthcare to improve evolving needs of global business landscape

GAH is also seeking to expand in other markets with the increase in travel.

ADB OKs loan package of US$500m to improve tertiary healthcare in Indian state

Maharashtra, India's medical education will also have access to the loan.

Japan's medical devices exports to get hit by slow global growth

Its exports were valued at JPY1.t (US$8.2b) in 2022.

MOH adds new drug to Singapore cancer drug list

The anti-cancer drug zanubrutinib is made by BeiGene.

Japan sleep apnea equipment to grow US$100m in 2030: report

Long working hours, obesity and depression will propel the market's growth.

China robotics surgical market to escalate to 12% through 2033

The market requires advanced tech as its mortality rates rise.

Diagnostic imaging to boost medical devices market in Japan

This is because of the growing integration of AI and data automation.

Japan's medical devices market to grow by 4.1% from 2022 to 2027

The orthopaedics and prosthetics market will be the fastest-growing.

Juntendo Clinic use robotic therapy for gait disorders

The robotic therapy can treat stroke and spinal cord injury.

Jiahui Health and biotech firm partner to build CAR-T treament platform in China

The partnership promotes the sustainability of the CAR-T international treatment platform.