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Royal Philips to incorporate AI in health tech solutions
21 Jan 21
The firm will work with AI-powered workforce solutions provider Workforce Optimizer.
China's online healthcare untouched by internet antitrust push
19 Jan 21
Shares of online healthcare firms soared despite new antitrust laws on internet companies.
Philippines faces risks of limited funding for pandemic response
19 Jan 21
The country remains vulnerable to another surge in COVID-19 cases.
Japan signs deals for vaccine preorders four times the population
19 Jan 21
The move was lauded as local vaccines remain in Phase II stage.
Asia's digital healthcare funding activities slow down in 2020
12 Jan 21
This is despite high numbers for digital healthcare funding worldwide.
Aurora Tele-Oncology, UMP Healthcare unveil telemedicine service in China
12 Jan 21
It will initially target the Hainan province as a pilot.
Digital health partnership tipped to ramp up in Taiwan
12 Jan 21
Pharma firms will progressively invest in internet and mobile-based technologies.
Vietnam's digital healthcare dragged by user reluctance, admin process
12 Jan 21
Healthcare professionals and patients face technological constraints at home.
Tighter regulations hit big APAC medical devices markets in 2020
12 Jan 21
In contrast, smaller markets showed improved regulatory environments.
Technology critical in improving healthcare in Asia: study
12 Jan 21
Over four fifths believe technology has improved access to health services.
Philippines' Ayala buys controlling stake in Qualimed
5 Jan 21
With this, the company will have four general hospitals and over 85 outpatient clinics.
South Korea's pharmas reap gains from COVID-19 vaccines
5 Jan 21
Over 1,000 vaccines and therapies are in development, offering opportunities for manufacturers.
India urged to ensure security of telemedicine
5 Jan 21
Doctors and patients were worried about online consultations without proper guidelines.
Singapore sets benchmarks for anaesthetist, inpatient doctor fees
5 Jan 21
This is the second tranche of benchmarks after those for surgeon fees.
New obstetrics and gynaecology hospital to be built in Changshu
4 Jan 21
The hospital will have a 25,000sqm floor area, and around 140 beds.
Close to 6,700 healthcare jobs remain open in Singapore
15 Dec 20
Around 70% of long-term roles are in healthcare or admin support roles.
India's O2O pharma model on the rise
15 Dec 20
Currently, unorganized retailers take up almost 90% of the market.
5,500 job openings to boost Singapore healthcare industry
11 Dec 20
Around 70% of jobs are in healthcare support and administrative roles.
Unified monitoring software to shape the future of healthcare
10 Dec 20
It will provide hospitals with a more solid IT infrastructure.
China hits fastest growth in immuno-oncology trials
8 Dec 20
The number of such trials in the country surged sevenfold to 135.
Japan's pharmas suffer domestic revenue decline
8 Dec 20
Larger firms with exposure to overseas markets outperformed in sales.
TE Healthcare acquires stake in Beacon Hospital
8 Dec 20
The hospital covers multiple disciplines with a focus on oncology treatments.
Sustainable healthcare in APAC: Financing & delivery models
4 Dec 20
Healthcare innovation is upon us.
From health-for-all to health-for-wealth
4 Dec 20
Asia-Pacific's healthcare financing needs a rethink.
Philippines lifts deployment ban on medical workers
1 Dec 20
Only 5,000 Filipino medical workers are allowed to work abroad annually.
Swedish firm acquires Singapore-based dialysis clinic chain ARCA
1 Dec 20
ARCA operates 18 clinics across Singapore and Malaysia.
Australian Docta, Aspen Medical to build hospitals in Indonesia
1 Dec 20
The companies plan to build 650 clinics and 23 hospitals across West Java in 23 years.
The search is on for the top hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical companies in Asia
24 Nov 20
Deadline of entries for the Healthcare Asia Awards and Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards is on 29 January 2021.
India's total COVID-19 tests hits 120 million
24 Nov 20
GlobalData believes that India should be prepared to face rapid growth in cases.
Hospital for Filipino migrant workers to complete in 2021
24 Nov 20
The hospital aims to provide free medical services to overseas Filipino workers.
Rare disease medical centre opens in Hainan
24 Nov 20
It has plans to undertake clinical trials of rare disease treatments in the future.
China sees breakthroughs in cancer research
18 Nov 20
Cancer remains amongst China’s high-priority disease areas.
Unbranded channels lead digital breast cancer patient engagement
17 Nov 20
Such websites aim to heighten awareness on managing the disease.
Malaysia's healthcare sector gains from insurance premium hike
17 Nov 20
Most national health insurance schemes have raised premium amidst the pandemic.
Integrated hospital to open in eastern Singapore by 2030
17 Nov 20
The government will call for tenders to appoint consultants for its planning and design.
Building back in a post-pandemic world
11 Nov 20
Industry expert Alliance Healthcare shared their experience in going through the pandemic.
UG Healthcare reports rocketing revenue as demand for disposable gloves surges globally
10 Nov 20
The company's revenue increased more than 100% for the first quarter of its 2021 Financial Year.
Orthopedic procedures in Australia tipped to improve in 2021
10 Nov 20
The declining COVID-19 cases are expected to free up more beds.
Policy speeds up Indonesia's medical consumables market
10 Nov 20
The number of new applications of domestic products grew 400% in H1 2020.
Myanmar's healthcare spending backed by investments, policy support
10 Nov 20
ADS approved a $30m loan to boost the country's COVID-19 response.

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