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Indonesia's telehealth platform Halodoc bags $80m in funding
Indonesia's telehealth platform Halodoc bags $80m in funding
The funds will be used to deepen its penetration in key healthcare verticals in Indonesia.
South Korea eases requirements for drug imports
Pharmaceutical companies could benefit from the government’s drive to reduce regulatory uncertainty.
Taiwan's novel pharma products hit by low reimbursement prices
The low rates are discouraging the launch of new innovative products, insiders say.
Japan's liver cancer surveillance program hailed as world's best
The country established the programme for early detection of HCC in the 1980s.
BOQI International Medical acquires three hospitals for $24.92m
Two of the hospitals specialise in OB/GYN and traditional Chinese medicine.
Dr Rohan Mendis: Revolutionary aesthetics in Singapore
The veteran specialist 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
The country has also expressed plans to speed up exports of medical supplies.
Incentives to boost India's local raw pharma materials output
The country is looking to ease its dependency on China for raw material imports.
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care acquires Manipal Hospital Klang
It is looking to rebrand the 220-bed Malaysian hospital.
Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
Zhongshan Hospital ties up with Ping An for healthcare research
Their agreement covers service, scientific research, teaching and branding.
Singapore hailed over health tech innovation amidst pandemic
It remained at the top of the IMD-SUTD Smart City Index for the second year in 2020.
India's NIIFL invests $286.26m in Manipal Hospitals
This marks its direct private equity fund’s first investment in India’s healthcare sector.
APAC to become fastest-growing hospital market globally
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
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
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
China has 3,667 ongoing clinical trials for 1,761 oncological drugs as of 10 March.