Healthcare
Blood collection devices market to be valued at $13.02b by 2030
Blood collection devices market to be valued at $13.02b by 2030
One key driver is the emergence of liquid biopsy tests.
Asan Medical Center, QST Hospital ink MoU on heavy ion therapy
The Korean hospital plans to introduce its heavy ion therapy system by 2031.
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Omani hospital partner for medical cooperation
The hospital and MCMSS will establish a patient referral system.
Global neurovascular devices market to hit 7.22b by 2030
However, high costs and strict regulations may challenge growth.
APAC eyes fastest growth in global companion diagnostics market
Thanks to the rapid development of localised solutions in China, Japan, and India.
HK’s Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme expands medical lab services
Patients will be able to visit any of the 63 participating service points, up from 24.
Narayana Health acquires UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals
This places the company amongst India’s top three healthcare providers by revenue.
New Hoan My partnership to boost health workforce training in Mekong Delta
The initiative offers training programmes within the network and across the region.
Fast-tracked programme to boost bed capacity at five NZ hospitals
It is expected to provide a total of 140 additional beds by 2026.
‘Cocoon’ programme advances paediatric palliative care in Singapore
It is expected to benefit more than 240 patients over its four-year pilot phase.
HMI Medical launches radiology centre at Royal Square, Novena
The centre features systems such as the MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI.
Expanded Nelson Hospital emergency department opens in NZ
The wing features four observation bays and an expanded medication zone.
Burjeel Holdings' net profit rises 27.5% to $47.7m in Q3
Revenue grew 7.9% to $387m (AED 1.42b).
Bulacan province unveils Philippines’ first locally funded MRI unit
It features an open-architecture design.
First major concrete pour completed for Moree Hospital Redevelopment
This forms the foundation for the new acute services building.
Japan’s ultrasound systems market to reach $1.27b by 2034
The country represented 30% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2024.
APAC nuclear imaging agents market to hit $1.1b by 2034
China made up over half of the region’s market in 2024.
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