Singapore

Wearing of mask in indoor settings to be optional by 29 August

The new mask rule does not cover public transportation.

Wearing of mask in indoor settings to be optional by 29 August

The new mask rule does not cover public transportation.

Fullerton Health completes RRJ Capital-led merger

This came after the healthcare provider reached a settlement with two ex-directors.

Parkway Life REIT's net income rises 1.1% to $56.0m in H122

The increase was driven by higher rents from its Singapore properties.

Raffles Medical H1 profit surges 54.4% 

Patient numbers had increased on the back of recovering medical tourism.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital develops remedy for overwhelmed hospitals

Its surgical care program via ambulatory setting cuts hospital stays from six to one day.

Fullerton Health reaches settlement with directors

The settlement will allow Fullerton to complete a proposed merger.

Singapore has a ratio of 1 hospital for more than 220,000 Singaporeans

It has the lowest hospital versus population ratio amongst 33 developed countries.

J&J, A*Star invest $15m for eye health digital innovation consortium

The consortium will create projects for trusted data access in eye care.

Raffles Medical Group to see a 10% decline in H122 net profit: forecast

This is on the back of expected lower revenue from the hospital's COVID-19 services.

TTSH, ASUS build new AI tool for quick diagnosis of blood disorders

The two institutions partnered to speed up AI solutions for clinical treatment. 

SG's National Neuroscience Institute taps VR tech to train neurosurgeons

It aims to create over 100 virtual neurosurgeon training modules.

Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA

The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health

Clarification on Singapore’s policy vs healthcare malpractices needed: study

It is unclear who bears legal accountability for negligence in virtual health.

Rise in Indian medicine exports may cause patent woes in Australia: Fitch

India's weak IP laws could be an issue for drug manufacturers in Australia.

IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m

The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.

Singapore records traveller who went to Changi Airport infected with monkeypox

Thirteen close contacts were put on phone surveillance for 21 days.