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Mount Alvernia Hospital and Icon SOC partner to launch $25m integrated cancer centre
19 Jul 19
The upcoming facility is expected to start its operations in late 2020.
China's healthcare service sector's revenue to hit $1.16t by 2020
17 Jul 19
Tech giants such as Ping An and Tencent are tapping into blockchain and AI to address the sector’s talent shortage.
Chinese drugmakers' revenue could be dragged by stricter regulatory oversight
17 Jul 19
This follows the accounting scandal of a pharmaceutical firm accused of fabricating revenue and costs.
China's medical device imports to continue slump in 2019-2020
17 Jul 19
The 25% hike imposed in 2018 have resulted in a sharp fall in imports of MRI systems, X-ray apparatus, patient monitors and ophthalmic instruments...
Novena Global Lifecare completes $475.4m merger with Xingkeduo
15 Jul 19
Novena Global Lifecare now has access to Xingkeduo’s AI-based platform and physical network of nearly 100 stores.
Thomson Medical Group priced $225m 3-year senior bond in maiden bond offering
12 Jul 19
Proceeds will be used to refinance its existing debts and extend its debt maturity profile.
Thailand public hospitals cave under pressure from medical tourists
3 Jul 19
About 1.4 million international patients received medical treatment in 2012.
Malaysia's medtech sector stages turnaround as investments pick up
3 Jul 19
Domestic direct investments more than doubled in 2018 to $372m.
Medical device revenues to dip in 2020 as R&D expenses rise
3 Jul 19
The push for domestic production will divert more funds into research and development to cushion against trade tensions.
Biolidics calls for trade halt pending reimbursements for cancer tests
3 Jul 19
The fees related to the tests will be reimbursed by China’s National Healthcare Security Administration under its national basic medical...
Over $1b worth of MediSave top-ups and GST vouchers await 1.7 million Singaporeans
3 Jul 19
The benefits will be received from July to November.
Novena Global Lifecare to set up $150m Sino-Singapore healthcare fund
1 Jul 19
It will invest in medical services, biomedical projects, mature drugs and precision medicine companies.
Thomson Medical Group sets up $500m multicurrency debt issuance programme
1 Jul 19
The net proceeds will finance its borrowings, expansions and capital expenditure.
Migrant workers gain access to universal healthcare in Thailand
1 Jul 19
An estimated 1.5 million undocumented migrants registered with the Ministry of Public Health in 2018.
Metro Pacific gears for $2b hospital sale
19 Jun 19
The conglomerate plans to start the sale process in July.
Hong Kong medical costs up 9.3% in 2018
19 Jun 19
The situation isn't any easier for Singapore where costs grew 10%.
Public hospitals in Singapore snapped up three-fourths of tertiary admissions in 2006-2018
14 Jun 19
Private players were left to fight over the remaining 22-23% of the market.
Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors to get US$197.5m of MediSave top-ups in July
14 Jun 19
The top-ups will be given only to qualified seniors.
Singapore's healthcare expenditure to hit US$24.6b by 2020
14 Jun 19
Public healthcare allowances are tipped to grow at a 8.3% CAGR  between 2016-2020.
Singapore's medical trend rate outpaced inflation 10 times in 2019
14 Jun 19
It is expected to rise by 0.1% in 2019.
How much are Singaporeans covered by public health insurance?
13 Jun 19
Nearly 7 in 10 are already covered by the Integrated Shield plan in 2017.
Hong Kong-based Zuellig Pharma buys Singapore healthcare startup Klinify
4 Jun 19
Klinify is being used by 800 doctors in Malaysia to manage their clinics.
Malaysia hospital developments could uplift IHH earnings
4 Jun 19
It is also beginning to reap better contributions from Fortis.
Clearbridge Health expands Hong Kong presence with 1,500 sqft clinic
4 Jun 19
The new clinic features a dedicated space to hold educational health talks for medical tourist agents and patients.
Government reforms to boost China's pharmaceutical sector: report
29 May 19
The sector is described to be “one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Asia Pacific region”.
Find out who emerged as winners of the Healthcare Asia Awards 2019
24 May 19
Over 140 attendees flocked to the second awarding.
Singapore's top healthcare stocks average 5% YTD dividend yield
22 May 19
This outpaces STI's 12M yield of 4%.
Healthcare startup Biofourmis raises $35m in series B round
22 May 19
The proceeds will be used to enhance its AI digital therapeutics platform.
Zuellig Pharma and MedAdvisor forms Singapore-based joint venture
8 May 19
It will provide SMS-based digital adherence programs in Malaysia and the Philippines.
Singapore's top healthcare firm returns hit 14.7% YTD
8 May 19
The sector’s market cap ballooned thirteen-fold and stands at over $40b.
Bangkok Hospital Group's Michael Mitchell to grace the Healthcare Asia Forum
7 May 19
He will discuss how Thai hospitals can gain an international edge.
Australia's BlueChilli teams up with Enterprise Singapore to launch healthtech accelerator programme
7 May 19
Select startups will get access to tech development services and seed funding.
Price cuts intensify as China's GPO programme expands outside 11 cities
6 May 19
Drugs with two or more bioequivalence qualifiers are likely to face fierce price competition.
Dr. Phusit Prakongsai of MOPH Thailand to grace the Healthcare Asia Forum
29 Apr 19
He will discuss the impact of UHC policy and health technology assessment in Thailand.
Awal Bros' Dr. Aditya Nugraha shows how to ride the healthcare disruption wave
26 Apr 19
Integrity and the ability to adapt in this disruptive era will be the key for private hospitals.
Here's why you shouldn't miss the 3rd Healthcare Asia Forum Roadshow Series
25 Apr 19
The region’s top healthcare execs will talk about how to stay ahead of industry trends.
Bumrungrad's David Boucher to grace the 2019 Healthcare Asia Forum in Bangkok
24 Apr 19
He will talk about how Southeast Asia’s medical services can turn consumer-centric.
KPMG's Chris Hardesty discusses the future of healthcare with the private sector
22 Apr 19
Private sector involvement is key to designing and implementing UHC programmes in APAC.
Hong Kong's Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme goes live
22 Apr 19
Features include coverage extended to unknown pre-existing conditions and no limitations on ‘lifetime benefit'.
Dr. Joseph Mocanu shares why decentralisation is the choice for sustainable healthcare
22 Apr 19
He will share his thoughts on decentralisation of healthcare.

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