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AI drug discovery, GLP-1, and the next wave of Hong Kong biotech listings
AI drug discovery, GLP-1, and the next wave of Hong Kong biotech listings
Hong Kong’s listing pathways provide issuers with flexibility and access to a sophisticated investor base.
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HKUMed pioneers robot-assisted living-donor liver transplant
It addresses the core limitations of the manual technique.
Sankara Eye Hospital-CUHK deal expands paediatric eye care focus
It covers myopia treatment research, ROP care, and school screening programmes.
St. Paul's Hospital cuts boiler emissions in HK with Shell renewable diesel blend
It offers up to 30% less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention
It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
HKU develop RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool for treating neurodegenerative diseases
It enables precise removal and replacement of faulty RNA segments without changing DNA.
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Hong Kong health fair draws 13,000 buyers
Around 300 exhibitors joined from 10 countries and regions.
Hong Kong hosts healthcare week to capture global investment
More than 300 exhibitors and 170 startups will showcase solutions across medical fields.
Kai Tak Hospital to launch first phase of services in October
With 2,400 beds, it will be the city’s largest healthcare facility by capacity.
Hospital Authority confirms data leak affecting 56,000 patients
Leaked data includes names, gender, and Hong Kong ID numbers.
Hong Kong Chinese medicine push hinges on digital, talent fixes
Subsidised outpatient slots at CMHHK were filled in the opening month.
Hong Kong to enforce duty stamps, standardised tobacco packaging by Q2 2027
The new tobacco rules target appeal and illicit trade.
2026 biotech playbook: Hong Kong at the centre of China’s globalisation
Hong Kong increasingly provides durable, repeat access to capital for public biotech firms.
Hong Kong outlines ‘One plus Three’ model for life and health tech R&D
A headquarters for the Life and Health Technology Research Institutes will be set up.
Gleneagles Hospital HK forms strategic partnership to advance venous disease care
It will explore the use of AI to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Health Bureau pushes workforce expansion in MCHK reform plan
The proposal expands lay members, streamline complaint handling.
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AI drug discovery, GLP-1, and the next wave of Hong Kong biotech listings
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