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How can Asia-Pacific prove medical research is worth the money?
How can Asia-Pacific prove medical research is worth the money?
Study finds inconsistent methods can distort funding decisions.
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Obesity drains $45b annually from Australia’s economy
Nearly 240,000 Australians can not work due to obesity-related factors.
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APAC turns to AI as healthcare worker shortfall nears 11 million
Medical inflation nearing 12% in 2025 pushes hospitals toward digital tools.
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Medical inflation rises to 11.3% as employers face cost squeeze
One-third of regional markets posted lower healthcare price trends.
How far can institutional capital shape digital health innovation?
Scale increasingly depends less on venture capital backing.
Singapore develops world-first fluorescent nanosensor to track gut health
It delivers optical readouts within minutes.
AI adoption drives clinical decision support market to $10.15b
Rising chronic diseases, clinical errors, and clinician burnout boosting demand.
One in five APAC doctors eye exit as healthcare demand outpaces workforce
Bain found excessive workload and lack of recognition are driving attrition risk.
A+H dual listings signal China healthcare’s shift toward global expansion
Hong Kong serves as a key platform for global capital access.
Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention
It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
Minimally invasive surgery, HD imaging upgrades drive Taiwan’s neuroendoscopy adoption
The market remains small but highly specialised.
Pharma AI stays stuck in pilot as drugmakers chase output
Digital twins are being tested to improve existing factory capacity.
Chronic conditions fuel demand as pneumonia market expands
It is primarily driven by the ageing population.
Cancer treatment demand to push radiotherapy market close to $11b by 2031
Asia Pacific to record the fastest growth.
China healthcare sector hit by regulation, biotech uncertainty
The sector stayed Overweight, supported by innovation and global deal activity.
How can hospitals maintain care during cyber disruptions?
Healthcare IoT security spending is projected to grow 28.8% annually by 2030.
Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
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