Healthcare
Bumrungrad to open $136.8m luxury hospital in Phuket by 2027
Bumrungrad to open $136.8m luxury hospital in Phuket by 2027
Its first phase is scheduled to begin in mid-2027.
South-west Victoria health services to merge from April 2026
The hospital’s urgent care centre will expand onsite and virtual care services.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity launches ‘Galaxy Watch8’ health package
The package is priced at $392.06 (RM1,600).
Healthcare digital signage to hit $1.1b by 2030
Real-time patient communication fuels digital signage adoption.
Nearly 60% of Hongkongers delay medical care, report finds
Cost and lack of information contribute to hesitancy
SMART launches project researching wearable ultrasound system for elderly care
MIT, Singapore partners project invests millions on groundbreaking health tech innovation
At-home syphilis test kit market to grow $1.25b
Asia Pacific leads growth in at-home syphilis testing.
Indonesia.md introduces next-gen artificial heart device
The device targets Indonesia’s heart-failure gap with a smaller, lighter design backed by Singapore.
Global dental laboratories market projected to reach $13.09b by 2030
Asia Pacific dental labs expected highest CAGR growth.
New SPECT-CT scanner installed at Wellington Regional Hospital
It replaces an older model and will work alongside a recently installed unit.
Hong Kong’s hospital dental clinics to join OMS service in 2026
The integration covers seven HDS clinics.
IHH Healthcare to expand network in India
The group’s shareholding now stands at 31.17% in Fortis and 62.73% in Malar.
Perennial Holdings launches Healthcare City in Chongqing, China
Its first phase involves a total investment of approximately $212.8m (RMB1.5b).
What lies ahead for the cell and gene therapy market?
Major investors have committed over $3.5b across cumulative deals.
Atherton Hospital expands oncology services, boosts treatment capacity
Expanded oncology operations bring care closer to home.
Global wearable medical device market to grow $143.7b by 2034
Regionally, the Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing market over the coming decade.
Global pharmaceutical filtration market to hit $21.75b by 2030
Regionally, North America was the largest pharmaceutical filtration market in 2024.
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