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Dr Rohan Mendis: Revolutionary aesthetics in Singapore
14 Apr 21
Dr. Mendis talks about the world’s only non-invasive aesthetic treatment that simultaneously removes fat and builds muscle. ...
Exports of South Korea's virus-related medical goods surged four-fold in 2020
13 Apr 21
The country has also expressed plans to speed up exports of medical supplies.
Incentives to boost India's local raw pharma materials output
13 Apr 21
The country is looking to ease its dependency on China for raw material imports.
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care acquires Manipal Hospital Klang
13 Apr 21
It is looking to rebrand the 220-bed Malaysian hospital.
Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
6 Apr 21
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
APAC to become fastest-growing hospital market globally
30 Mar 21
Across the globe, a rise in government healthcare spending will boost market growth, but Asia Pacific is set to lead the pack.
Swire Pacific invests in new private hospital in Shenzhen
30 Mar 21
The hospital will have a gross floor area of about 64,000 sqm, with 350 inpatient beds.
Beijing Hospital co-launches medical center for seniors
30 Mar 21
This has been established in partnership with JD Health and the Chinese Aging Well Association.
China leads Asia Pacific in high-value oncology deals in 2020
23 Mar 21
China has 3,667 ongoing clinical trials for 1,761 oncological drugs as of 10 March.
Nurses in Singapore's public healthcare to see 5%-14% pay raise
23 Mar 21
Allied health professionals and pharmacists will also have a 3%-7% pay raise in 2021.
Quadria Capital acquires minority stake in Hermina Hospitals
23 Mar 21
The amount of the investment was undisclosed.
Two in five Singaporeans turn to telehealth to address sleep problems: survey
18 Mar 21
Over half of those surveyed said the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their ability to sleep.
Singapore startup TeleMedC forms partnership with German medical center
17 Mar 21
The partnership will establish a research and development project on retinal diseases.
Malaysia's DoctorOnCall ties up with insurance and healthcare firms
16 Mar 21
It has partnered with Great Eastern to include telemedicine as an optional benefit.
India's Max Healthcare bags $165m in fundraising round
16 Mar 21
Proceeds will be used partly for meeting the company’s capital spending.
South Korea's healthcare exports jumped 38.3% in 2020
16 Mar 21
Medicine exports soared 62.6% to $8.43b during the period.
Launch of generic oncology drugs underway in India
9 Mar 21
The government has approved generic versions of a kidney cancer drug.
TVM Capital Healthcare sells portfolio hospital
9 Mar 21
The hospital has a capacity of 250 beds plus out-patient facilities.
APAC emerged as second largest market for hospitals, outpatient centres
2 Mar 21
China’s medical insurance schemes will help improve healthcare access in the country.
Infrastructure initiatives boost traditional Chinese medicine production
2 Mar 21
Demand for traditional Chinese medicine is rising in developed economies.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute launches pediatric tumor clinic
2 Mar 21
The clinic aims to treat children with a variety of solid tumors and cancers.
Indonesia's Gorry Holdings to invest in infrastructure expansions
2 Mar 21
The health tech firm will also invest in AI and machine learning.
Generic medications and Asia-Pacific health systems: A viable win-win-win strategy?
2 Mar 21
This article explains in greater detail the challenges faced by the generic drug manufacturing industry.
Medtecs International revenue skyrockets by 480.4%
1 Mar 21
Global surge in demand for PPEs attributed to the increase in revenue.
IHH Healthcare revenue dips 10% in 2020
1 Mar 21
But shows recovery QoQ across all markets.
OUE Lippo Healthcare to roll out recapitalisation plan
25 Feb 21
Part of the plan is converting existing shareholder loans and accrued interests.
Security issues hold back APAC's healthcare analytics market
23 Feb 21
The market also faces hurdles from fragmented international relations.
South Korea pharma firms' sales surge in 2020
23 Feb 21
Several local pharmas hit over a trillion won during the year.
Private sector growth boosts India's medical devices market
16 Feb 21
The country could rely more on the sector due to rising healthcare expectations.
Māori investor TPT buys 4% stake in Asia Pacific Health Group
16 Feb 21
The group operates 25 laboratories and 150 collection centres in New Zealand.
Thomson Medical Group sees 1.3% revenue fall in H1
10 Feb 21
The drop was caused by low patient loads in Singapore, Malaysia.
COVID-19 surge to overwhelm Malaysia's health system: report
9 Feb 21
ICUs at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and University Malaya Medical Centre have hit full capacity.
Ping An Good Doctor's revenue rose 35.5% to $1.06b in 2020
9 Feb 21
The company’s average daily consultations jumped 23.9% to 903,000.
111 rolls out mobile healthcare services in Northeast China
9 Feb 21
Baiyi Doctor Group will provide internet-based diagnosis and treatment.
Asian American Medical Group opens medical center in China
3 Feb 21
Leading liver surgeon Dato’ Dr Tan Kai Chah will head the facility.
Thailand's Siriraj Hospital installs telemedicine in mobile stroke unit
2 Feb 21
A video conferencing system was integrated for doctors to remotely assist stroke patients.
Rising population boosts APAC's over-the-counter drugs market
2 Feb 21
In countries with high populations, patients rely on neighborhood chemists for medications.
Doctor Anywhere builds regional tech hubs in Vietnam and India
2 Feb 21
The startup is planning to bring all new hires onboard by Q2.
Singapore ranks first in healthcare readiness
29 Jan 21
It scored a point of 71 in a global index.
China's COVID-19 PCR tests to peak in 2022
26 Jan 21
Mass testing will be driving growth in the market before cases recede to a seasonal cycle.

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