Healthcare
$2.17b AI surge projected by 2034 amidst pursuit to end missed cancer diagnoses
$2.17b AI surge projected by 2034 amidst pursuit to end missed cancer diagnoses
Asia-Pacific drives the fastest growth.
China captures 49% of global drug deals in 2025 amidst lower costs, faster timelines
This is an improvement from only 6% in 2020.
Strong pipeline, M&A activity could trigger rapid earnings for Greater China's healthcare firms: UOB
The industry is expected to become a key international player.
India’s Bio Pharma Shakti scheme signals end of import reliance
The national initiative targets drug affordability and R&D expansion.
Affordability wall drives institutional exit from Thai healthcare stocks
Patient shift to public hospitals capped Thailand’s private healthcare growth at 3%.
Pharmacy automation devices market to reach $9.83b by 2028
Steady growth projected for global automation systems.
South Korea secures $4.2b biologics deals as advanced biopharma activity expands
Licensing, funding, and IPO activity support sector development
China commands 30% of global biopharma pipeline; drives Asia’s share to 43%
The country transitions from fast follower to global innovation frontrunner.
HSA clears cancer-detecting AI for routine hospital use
Intelligent Scopes Corp secures regulatory green light for its new bladder cancer software.
Beijing palliative care training expands as Singapore steps in
Programme to train over 1,000 healthcare professionals
Australia pharma to reach $24.5b by 2030 despite 'anniversary' price cuts
Pharmaceutical spending is driven by demand and new product launches, says BMI.
How can drugmakers adjust to tighter price controls?
Cost pressure will persist as the government curbs healthcare spending.
Greater China healthcare keeps 'overweight' rating as R&D, biotech drive expansion
Outlook still positive despite trade and regulatory risks.
AI and mobile vans fuel $4.2B OCT market surge
Asia-Pacific emerges as fastest-growing OCT market.
NZ targets 500 extra surgeries; Hutt Hospital to hit 25 sessions monthly
Keneperu acquired new equipment to end regional surgery delays.
Healthcare asset tracking to hit $22.4b as hospitals go digital
Market to adopt AI, 5G, and blockchain for healthcare efficiency.
VPD outbreak risks loom as coverage falls below 85%: report
A vaccine-preventable disease outbreak may be caused by routine immunisation gaps, donor fatigue, and complex programmes.
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