Healthcare
India ranks 2nd in COVID-19 clinical trials
India ranks 2nd in COVID-19 clinical trials
This was attributed to the high number of cases in the country.
Exports of South Korea's virus-related medical goods surged four-fold in 2020
The country has also expressed plans to speed up exports of medical supplies.
Incentives to boost India's local raw pharma materials output
The country is looking to ease its dependency on China for raw material imports.
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care acquires Manipal Hospital Klang
It is looking to rebrand the 220-bed Malaysian hospital.
Strong state commitment boosts Hong Kong's healthcare sector
The government has allocated 15% of its 2021 budget to healthcare.
Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
Chronic wound care to see fast growth in APAC
There has been presence of several large companies in India and China.
APAC to see highest growth in hospital outsourcing
A rising consolidation in the healthcare industry has promoted its growth in the region.
Zhongshan Hospital ties up with Ping An for healthcare research
Their agreement covers service, scientific research, teaching and branding.
Singapore hailed over health tech innovation amidst pandemic
It remained at the top of the IMD-SUTD Smart City Index for the second year in 2020.
India's NIIFL invests $286.26m in Manipal Hospitals
This marks its direct private equity fund’s first investment in India’s healthcare sector.
Singapore to revamp public health subsidy system
The basis for hospital subsidies will be changed to per capita household income.
Rising diabetes cases propel APAC's advance wound dressing market
In India, 15% of diabetes patients suffer from foot ulcers.
APAC's IVF market grow amidst rising infertility rates
Fertility tourism could offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.
APAC to become fastest-growing hospital market globally
Across the globe, a rise in government healthcare spending will boost market growth, but Asia Pacific is set to lead the pack.
Swire Pacific invests in new private hospital in Shenzhen
The hospital will have a gross floor area of about 64,000 sqm, with 350 inpatient beds.
Beijing Hospital co-launches medical center for seniors
This has been established in partnership with JD Health and the Chinese Aging Well Association.