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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.